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The Conscious Festival by Green Is The New Black Lands in Hong Kong on Earth Day 2018
There is a remarkable cultural phenomenon that has been brewing and evolving. Conscious consumers demanding transparency are more attentive than ever about the ethical practices of those they buy from. The world is getting more vocal about…
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Modern, Chic & Eco: RIL CREED Creates Luxe Handbags Out Of Fashion Industry Waste
Standing inside Causeway Bay's vibrant Fashion Walk space, the polished aesthetic of RIL CREED is catching the eyes of window shoppers passing through the neighboring Starbucks. Shoulder bags, handbags, totes, and clutches are elegantly…
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March 2018 Green Queen Scoop: Headlines You Need To Read
You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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The Ecoegg Laundry Egg: No Harsh Chemicals, Reduced Packaging Waste & Huge Savings
If I had to pick a favorite chore, laundry would be it. Nothing can hamper (!) the sheer pleasure I take in sorting through the colors, tossing a load of clothes in the washing machine, and folding newly washed shirts and shorts. It's like…
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#EcoParent: Where to Buy Cloth Diapers in Hong Kong
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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February 2018 Green Queen Scoop: Headlines You Need To Read
You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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How To Zero Waste Your Way Into The Year Of The Dog: Top Tips To Reduce Plastic & More
Stop buying new clothes
The fashion industry, and fast fashion in particular, is wrecking havoc on the planet. Buy less and buy secondhand when you do: Green Queen has a complete guide of where to shop preloved plus we just covered Hong…
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5 Best SLS-Free Hong Kong Beauty Brands (With Low Waste Packaging To Boot)
When it comes to living a healthy and natural lifestyle, what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. As the largest organ you own, much of what you put on your skin will likely seep inside, to your…
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13 #ZeroWaste Instagram Accounts to Follow ASAP For Eco Inspo
As one of the world's biggest social networking apps, Instagram is great for sharing photos and videos. It's also the perfect source of inspiration to glean information from as you embark on your eco journey. If you're looking to live with…
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Live Zero HK’s First Bulk Packaging-Free Grocery Opens in SYP: Everything You Need To Know
Live Zero's doors opened barely four days ago and already Hong Kong's first 100% plastic packaging free, full range bulk grocery store has made a big splash. The teaser video we shared on Facebook has gone viral with hundreds of thousands…
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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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#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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INTERVIEW: 5 Minutes With Bea Johnson Zero Waste Queen & Pioneer Of The Global Low Waste Movement
We had the honor of meeting a true Green Queen Hero a few days ago, Bea Johnson- the New York Times called her the "High Priestess of Waste-Free Living." She is the living embodiment of what it means to live a life of purpose and to be kind…
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Green Queen’s 2018 Eco Wellness Predictions
It's that time of the year again: when I sit down and think about what I believe is going to be big in terms of trends and movements in the eco wellness world. Trend forecasting is definitely one of my favorite parts of the job and I've…
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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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November 2017 Green Queen Scoop: What You Need To Read This Month
Pollution is a killer, Argentina embraces veganism and dark chocolate is officially a health food...
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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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#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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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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September 2017 Green Queen Scoop: Your Global Health News Roundup
Your water has plastic in it, parents want to feed their babies organic food, David Beckam debuts Asia health tour and Pizza Hut UK goes vegan...
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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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