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Label Chic: Hong Kong’s First Luxe Pre-loved Boutique Opens On Gough Street
April 10 2019 Update: Label Chic has closed down operations.
In an airy, sun-drenched showroom overlooking a hub of popular cafes and stylish shops over trendy Gough Street, Héloïse Mendes looks effortlessly chic in an ivory silk Iro …
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Hong Kong’s Best Zero Waste, Bulk & Packaging-Free Shops
These days, practically everything you buy from the grocery store comes packaged in some way, shape or form - be it cardboard, paper, plastic or the dreaded styrofoam. And with scary studies coming out about all the ways plastic can…
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Hakawa Chocolate: Hong Kong First Organic Bean To Bar Chocolate Maker & Cafe
If you trudge up along the Gough Street stairs from Queen's Road Central that deposits you off at Shing Wong Street (or further up to Hollywood Road), you will be rewarded with the mouth-watering aroma of roasted cocoa beans at the top of…
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#ZeroWaste: The Green 52 Ladies Want You To Change ONE Habit A Week
Located on the south eastern shore of the New Territories, Clearwater Bay has been a longstanding favorite among expats and locals alike to live and play along the peninsula. A short commute from the hectic city with stunning beach views…
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Looking For Someone Just Like You? We Have The Answer
It's hard to find the right person. It's even harder when it seems like the world world is one giant hook-up pool. But there are people out there who are looking for that special someone, who want to build a healthy relationship and who…
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Hong Kong’s Best Veggie Burgers Part 2: New Plant Patties To Try
Gone are the days when veggie burgers were seen as the inferior to its beefy brother. Having risen up the ranks from grilled portobellos (seriously, no) and pre-made frozen veggie patties (ugh!) to house-made, handcrafted gourmet mounds of…
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INTERVIEW: #ZeroWaste Hong Konger Tanja Wessels “I Stopped Buying Clothes For A Year”
Why did you decide to stop buying clothes for a year?
It started in Hong Kong on the 10th of May this year. I’ve always been interested in environmental matters, but this year things have really ramped up. I feel like I’ve been actively…
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#ZeroWaste Fashionista: Hong Kong’s BEST Pre-Loved Pop Ups – Where To Shop Second Hand
Our addiction to fast fashion is causing a global environmental crisis. Over 15 million tons of clothes are thrown into landfills each year in the United States alone. Globally the number is far larger (and very hard to track). Most cheap…
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Where To Workout: The Best Personal Training Gyms In Hong Kong
It can be hard to get (or remain) motivated at the gym. If you don't know what you're doing or feel like you're not getting enough out of your exercise routine, one of the most successful ways to improve your health and fitness is by hiring…
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#ZeroWasteLife: One Hong Kong Mom’s 10 Point Guide To Using Cloth Nappies
My first ever attempt with a cloth nappy was a disaster. A total disaster. There was mess everywhere. And by mess, of course I mean poo. There was poo everywhere. Determined to do better the next time I gorged on Pinterest, Google and…
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The Garden Gathering: Hong Kong Women Celebrate The Divine Feminine Over A Weekend Of Healing & Skill Sharing
A place for women and children to take in nature's surroundings, to restore balance within each individual's relationship to the Earth and with others of like-mind, the third odyssey of The Garden Gathering returned to Hong Kong this…
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Hong Kong Healthy Food News October 2017 – New Healthy Lunch Spots & Veggie Burgers
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Grassroots Pantry and Green Common are finally teaming up - starting October 23, Chef Peggy Chan's Hollywood Road eatery will serve up the world-changing Beyond Meat Burger with a Sichuan…
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Local Beauty Startup Herbal Legend Wants To Share The Power Of Chinese Herbology With The World
Shukyi Yun was born in Hong Kong and moved to England when she was six years old. Growing up in a traditional Chinese household, her upbringing was immersed with her motherland's culture and rituals: she consumed herbs for colds and soups…
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Kembali Forest Therapy: Can Spending Time With Trees Cure You?
Jasmine Nunns has spent her life outdoors: exploring the woods, playing freely in nature as a youth, and seeking out Mother Earth for life's quandaries as an adult. "I would go outside whenever I had a question, when I was confused,…
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Wanderess Beauty x Green Queen Video Interview Series: Founder Sonalie Figueiras Tells Her Story
Hong Kong's Green Queen, Sonalie, spends some time with Chief Wanderess Jessica Kiely from Wanderess Beauty and shares her journey to health and wellness and how it has transformed her life.
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Happy Vegan Cook Blogger BoBo Chow’s Top 5 Lunch Spots
My name is BoBo Chow and I am the founder of Happy Vegan Cook. I became a vegan in March of 2016, after I lost my father to suicide. It was the darkest time of my life, I almost gave up...but I received support from all directions and…
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Born To Run: 5 Best Races For Runners In Hong Kong
As the heat index begins to wane and the autumn breeze ushers in our favorite season, we can't help but notice the sheer number of races popping up all over Hong Kong. It seems the city is in the midst of race boom with events packed full…
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Become A Life Or Executive Coach: Help People Find Their Purpose & Achieve Their Dreams
Navigating through life can feel like being lost at sea; some days, you're drowning beneath the waves, while other days, you're dying from the thirst. Going through big life adjustments like a career change, or more regular challenges like…
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Edgar Chez K11 : Hong Kong’s First Bulk Grocery Shopping Experience
These past few years has seen a surge in the zero waste movement. Brought on by activists like Bea Johnson of Zero Waste Home, Celia Ristow of Litterless, and our hometown heroes, no-waste markets have been popping up all over the country.…
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Wynd Is A Portable Personal Air Purifier The Size Of A Water Bottle, And It’s A Game Changer
Being outdoors is fundamental to our wellbeing. The sunshine, with its boost of serotonin, cheers you up. Studies have shown that taking a walk outside could improve short-term memory. We've written about how essential being out in nature…
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Hong Kong Celebrates Sustainable Fashion With EcoChic Design Awards 2017
On September 7th the world's largest sustainable fashion design competition, the EcoChic Design Award, took to the runway its annual Grand Final Fashion Show, as they showcased 10 waste-reducing collections from fashion designers across the…
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