40+ Malls & Department Stores In Thailand Pledge To Ditch Plastic Bags From 2020
To support Thailand’s nationwide plan to curb plastic bag use, at least 43 shopping malls and department stores have agreed to stop providing plastic bags starting in January 2020. These include some of the biggest retailer names in the!-->…
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100% Plant-Based Beyond Beef Now Available For Purchase In Asia
After launching in the United States this year in June, Beyond Beef, the latest product by the popular plant-based food tech Beyond Meat, has just arrived on store shelves in Hong Kong through their collaboration with Hong Kong’s social!-->…
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The Ultimate Holiday Decluttering Guide: Mind, Body, & Home
With Christmas coming around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching, many of us have made it a bit of an annual ritual to do some much needed house cleaning. This is a common practice before the Lunar New Year as well, so why!-->…
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(HEART)BREAKING: Nectar To Close Its Doors For Good Later This Month
In a heartfelt announcement earlier today Chef Peggy Chan, founder and owner of Nectar announced the eatery was ceasing operating from December 27th onwards. Nectar, and previously Grassroots Pantry, is one of Hong Kong's most lauded and!-->…
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Stakeholder Capitalism: The Climate Crisis Solution You’ve Never Heard Of
Despite being around for half a century, the concept of “stakeholder capitalism” hasn’t garnered much attention until now as a solution to our escalating climate emergency. While some have argued that a more radical overhaul of capitalism!-->…
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5 Social Impact Startups Revolutionising Feminine Care Across Asia
For many of us, feminine hygiene and women’s care products seem like a basic necessity. However, in many countries all over the world - including in our own city - millions of women are still unable to gain access to the products,!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Siem Reap
Siem Reap has to be on the list for your vegan travels. From the temples of Angkor Wat and its surrounding ruins or vibrant local markets, there is so much to see at this Cambodian destination. If you’re wondering whether there is enough!-->…
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What You Missed At Green Queen RELEASE Vol.1: Change Your Life With CBD – An Evening of Empowered Wellbeing
Change Your Life With CBD, Vol.1 of our brand new Green Queen RELEASE Series was a huge success. It exceeded our expectations in every way, from bringing a community of people together to delve into a truly impactful wellbeing solution to!-->…
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Sustainable Fashion Goes Vogue: Iconic Magazine Announces Searches For Global Sustainability Director
Vogue International has recently posted a vacancy for a new role - The Global Sustainability Director. For Vogue, a publication that in many ways represents the fashion industry at its highest echelons, to create a senior role to helm the!-->…
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Asian Investors Are Increasingly Looking To Do Good But ‘Impact Washing’ Remains A Concern
Impact investment is on the rise in Asia, as the younger generation of investors are looking for a more holistic approach that takes into account positive social and environmental returns. This marks a shift away from the conventional!-->…
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Environmental & Health Concerns Sparked By Tear Gas Use In Hong Kong
In recent weeks, Hong Kong residents and visitors have become worried about potential dioxin poisoning, as concerns continue to mount about the effects of an estimated 10,000 rounds of tear gas being fired across the city since June.!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Exotic Vet Dr Tiger “We Need More Ethics In This World”
We recently had the great opportunity to sit down with Dr Katriona Bradley, better known as Dr Tiger, a veterinarian who co-founded the Tai Wai Small Animal & Exotic Hospital in 1997, which has since expanded in 2016 to an additional!-->…
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6 Delicious Vegan Recipes For Your Winter Solstice Family Gathering
Chinese Winter Solstice, or Dongzhi Festival, is an age-old tradition that is celebrated to mark the end of the short days and long nights of the season. It falls during the 11th month according to the lunar calendar, between 21st -!-->…
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Circulate Capital Launches US$106M Ocean Fund To Fight Asia Plastic Pollution
A US$ 106 million Singapore-based venture fund, The Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) has just been launched by Circulate Capital to become the world’s first investment fund dedicated to address the plastic crisis in Asia. In addition,!-->…
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Scientists Find Underwater Speakers Brings Life To Dying Coral Reefs
In a recently published paper in Nature Communications, scientists have found that playing sounds through underwater loudspeakers can help and bring new life thelp dying coral reefs. These findings bring hope to the future of habitat!-->…
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Colgate’s New Bamboo Toothbrush Is A Sign That Tides Are Changing
Colgate has just unveiled their first ever eco-friendly toothbrush, made from 100% biodegradable and sustainably grown bamboo. The company launched the product as a part of its mission to reduce overall plastic waste and improve its social!-->…
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Lonely Planet Publishes New Global Vegan Traveler Guide Book
Lonely Planet, one of the world’s largest travel guide book publishers, has just released a brand new plant-based travel guide, The Vegan Travel Handbook. The guide is packed with advice and insights on how to explore the entire world the!-->…
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The ENTERTAINER 2020: Gift Your Loved Ones Hours Of Delicious Fun With The Ultimate Experience Pressie
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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#MustWatch: Why The Game Changers Is Such A Game Changer
Our over-reliance on meat and dairy in our daily diets is mired in a great deal of misinformation and corporate interests. The Game Changers, a smash-hit documentary film about the benefits of plant-based eating for athletic performance,!-->…
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4 Fake Facts That Climate Deniers Still Believe & How To Debunk Them
Thanks to huge funding from the fossil fuel industry, anti-climate political lobbyists and irresponsible celebs, we live in an age where a section of the population is still in denial about our climate crisis. Although much of the public!-->…
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Fast Fashion Goes Circular: H&M Debuts First Rental & Repair Concept
Swedish fast fashion behemoth H&M is the latest player to show its commitment to a more circular version of the fashion industry with their new rental, repair and recycling concept in their H&M Sergels Torg store located in!-->…
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