Xmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be planning a dinner party or ten (!) during this season of eating, drinking and being merry. While we often make a huge effort to organise and host a memorable soiree, many of us forget…
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Scratching your head at what to get that super picky family member for Christmas? What about your bestie who already has everything? Or just sick of STUFF in general and need some inspo on the ultimate experience gift? The ENTERTAINER Hong…
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It’s that time of year again! Over the Christmas season, most of us gather with our friends and visit family members to celebrate. But all those dinner parties and festivities do add up - think about the non-recyclable bunting and tinsel…
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In the spirit of Christmas, many of us send and receive lots of cards with good wishes and season’s greetings. Sadly, this tradition can come at a big price for our planet. But there’s no need to fret- we came up with 6 ways you can…
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With so much news uncovering the severity of our ecological crisis, eco-anxiety, a psychological disorder involving 'intense worry and a state of heightened anxiety about the environmental crisis', is becoming more and more prevalent. The…
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The tradition of gift wrapping, while beautiful for a moment, leaves behind a long-lasting footprint on our planet. With total annual sale of gift wraps now reaching an estimated US$2.6 billion in the global retail industry, it is time we…
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We love the holidays here at Green Queen but it's hard not to be a little overwhelmed by all the overconsumption, excess packaging and plastic waste that defines the season. Still, gifting is an important part of life and there's no reason…
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There are so many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, whether it is to reduce your carbon footprint, save animals or for your health. But going plant-based doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on a delicious Christmas dinner. Here are…
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Hong Kong is suffering from a consumption problem, and we have the power to affect change with our individual daily actions. Just to put into perspective, Hong Kong sends 370 tonnes of textiles to our landfills every single day. While the…
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Every Christmas, we generate huge amounts of water, greenhouse cases and paper waste. If we all try to reduce our eco-footprint a little bit, it could go a long way! Before you buy any mixed material tinsel, new ornaments and battery…
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According to the world’s largest online B2B platform for returned and excess consumer items, B-Stock Solutions, the secondhand apparel market is growing 21 times faster than the primary market, making secondhand gifts a likely trend this…
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While real trees do use up fewer materials and resources to produce than fake ones, these “eco” varieties of organically grown trees often need to be ordered and transported from harvesters half-way across the world, leaving behind a hefty…
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The Green Queen Zero Waste Christmas Market 2018 is a specialty pop up market featuring locally made, zero waste and eco-friendly brands. We aim to keep the market as plastic-free as possible and show Hong Kongers that's it's possible to…
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Vegan Mince Pies? Sounds like an oxymoron, right! We thought so too but turns out it's more than possible and even more delicious than the original version. Ally Van de Pol of Dragon Fitness & Coaching, a fitness coach and plant-based…
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Loving Earth Chocolate Gift Box 3-Pack HK$ 127 It's hard to do Christmas without chocolate! Spoil your favorite herbivore with this delicious trio (Mylk, Mint, Dark) of raw vegan choccie bars by one of the first OG vegan chocolate brands…
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This Xmas, be a #GiftActivist: give a present that initiates social and environmental change! 
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! The lead up to Christmas! We're total suckers for Santa season, there's no hiding it. The food, the merriment, the parties, the pajamas...Unfortunately, in our capitalist times, Christmas is also a…
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As the countdown to Christmas 2017 begins, searching for gifts for your nearest and dearest can be a drag if you don't know where to start. Fear not, we got you! Green Queen has rounded up the best holiday gift ideas to suit everyone on…
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Green Queen has put together the ultimate vegan Christmas 2017 food guide. Why should omnivores have all the fun during festivities? Here's where to stock up on all things vegan yuletide this holiday season from Christmas pudding to…
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The holidays are upon us and it's undoubtedly a joyful time of the year. It can also be a very un-eco, selfish time, where shopping and consuming overtake the spirit of giving that is at the heart of Christmas. We all need a reminder on…
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This Christmas, spoil your nearest and dearest with the perfect present thanks to Green Queen's Xmas Gift Guide, a collection of the city's best ethical, organic and artisan brands and products.  Crafted 852 Coconut Crazy Gift Box…
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