Kids

Planning on going to Hong Kong Disneyland for some Christmas Mickey Magic but already feeling eco-anxious about the single use plastic MADNESS you imagine witnessing in the amusement park? So was I! But it IS possible. So here…
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Halloween is just around the corner! While Halloween is always a good excuse for a whole lot of fun and games, it usually produces a scary amount of waste. To avoid being too spooked out by your eco footprint this year, check out our green…
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In a new study conducted by the German Environmental Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute, plastic byproducts were found in almost all blood and urine samples taken from children between the ages of 3 and 17. These shocking results…
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A toy library is a place where parents and caretakers can take children to borrow educational toys, puzzles, games and materials. Children can visit to use these materials at the library, much like a playroom. The goal of a toy library is…
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You might have heard about “The Greta Effect” that is causing a surge of popularity in environmental children’s books. It’s time to hop on the latest trend that will cultivate climate awareness in our next generation of world leaders.…
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Thanks to the iconic 16-year-old Swedish climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, the number and sales of children’s books about environmental issues have spiked, say publishers. They have dubbed the boom in popularity of books focused on…
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Looking to pick up a new skill that could double as a fun night out and up your health? Sign up for a cooking class! As the global food world has embraced the plant-based movement, more and more workshops, demos and classes have sprung up…
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Ecoparties: Rentable Kids Party Supplies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvx6QooFpUY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This is a serious win for the city! We finally have a solution for the myriad of kid's birthday parties! Started by a mum…
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Non-Toxic Skincare That Doesn't Cost The Earth? Columnist Allie Rooke Rounds Up Her Faves
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Looking to empower our youth about the environment, a Hong Kong resident has penned a children's book with the hope to educate the younger generation to the massive plastic pollution problem across the SAR. The Green Dragon, written by…
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Unwind founder Michael did not intend to get into the natural beauty business. But after years of trying personal care products and watching friends and family struggling to find a good (read: toxin-free) product that actually worked, he…
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On Friday March 15th 2019, close to a thousand students in Hong Kong protested to urge government authorities to take action on climate change. Youth environmentalists in the city skipped school and marched from Chater Garden in Central to…
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Upon the entrance at Slowood, if the giant six-and-a-half foot tall mushroom doesn't catch your attention, the clean industrial, steel-framed windows inviting you inside will. Looking more like a Scandi minimalist showroom than the city's…
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One of the biggest eco awakening moments in a person's life is when they are about to become a parent. Suddenly, what fabrics you wear and what products you use and what foods you eat matter so much more. Suddenly, your baby's health and…
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Break away from the hustle and grind of Hong Kong to find your inner zen at the largest health and wellness festival this weekend, September 22 - 23 2018. Back again for its seventh release, IRIS: Your Escape is taking over Central…
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With the amount of pressure our children face in the local school system - its continuous assessments and sheer volume of homework and after-school test preps - our kids these days lead sedentary lifestyles, habits which will…
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There are so many decisions to make when you're expecting, and how to diaper your baby is an important one. Before you run off, may we say cloth diapers have come a long way from generations past! The reusable diapers of today make it…
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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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Summer has touched down and we are blasting 24Herbs Hot In The 852 #onrepeat. It's time to get out of this sweltering concrete jungle and into our swim trunks! With over 40 beaches scattered throughout the coastline, Hong Kong is home to a…
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With summer in full swing, the time to suit up your skin to fight the rising intensity of the sun is now. Now that you know how to choose natural sunscreens, you'll be able to sift through store shelves confidently. And if those products…
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When Olive Wong Chui noticed the abrasive redness on her niece's chubby baby cheeks, she got down to work. As the founder of an all natural beauty brand, the UCLA alum knew a thing or two about maintaining healthy skin; her mother was a …
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