Solar Energy Is Now Cheaper Than Coal-Fired Power In Hundreds Of Chinese Cities
A new study has revealed that solar energy in major Chinese cities is now cheaper than using electricity supplied by the national grid, including many of those that are coal-powered. In a country where renewable energy was virtually!-->…
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The Ultimate Guide To Vegan Festivals In Asia
Veganism is officially mainstream. If you asked for vegan food at a restaurant a few years ago, you might get a surprised, even annoyed look in return. You might have had to explain that it meant "no dairy, no animal by-products, no egg" -!-->…
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Tech Startup Curbing Commercial Food Waste Winnow Raises US$12 Million Series B Funding
United Kingdom-based startup Winnow, creator of a smart device to help commercial kitchens cut down on food waste, has just disclosed a Series B funding round of US$12 million. Since its inception, the company’s tool has helped to save!-->…
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Luxury Fashion Giant Kering Hosts Sustainability Conference In Shanghai Signalling Changing Tides
Global luxury fashion group Kering recently hosted a conference on sustainable fashion during Shanghai Fashion Week, recognising eco-forward technological innovations in the Chinese fashion industry. As an international giant - managing!-->…
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Green Queen Joins Forces With #Togetherband Campaign On UN SDG Dinner Series To Raise Awareness For #GlobalGoals
We are thrilled to share that British sustainable luxury brand Bottletop’s #Togetherband initiative will be joining forces with Green Queen’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Dinner Series to support and promote global!-->…
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New Study Finds Toxic Heavy Metals In Common Baby Food Products, Especially Rice Products
A new study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures has revealed that toxic heavy metals that are damaging to babies’ brain development are present in common infant foods from major manufacturers. The heavy metals found included!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Tamsin Thornburrow, The Face Of Hong Kong’s Zero Waste Movement “Live Zero Started As A Passion Project”
Hong Konger Tamsin Soolin Thornburrow opened the city's first zero-waste bulk grocery store Live Zero in 2018, offering avid green-minded consumers a fully-fledged solution to the city's shocking waste-crisis: a place to buy everyday!-->…
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Singapore Startup Karana On A Mission To Popularize Jackfruit As Healthy Meat Alternative
Singapore-based startup Karana is using regionally abundant young jackfruit to create a sustainable and less processed plant-based meat alternative tailored for iconic Asian dishes. Currently served up in a number of restaurants in!-->…
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#PlasticCrisis: The 8 Most Polluted Beaches & Coastlines In Asia
Asia is home to many of the planet’s wonders, including beautiful fine sand beaches and coastlines. However, due to years of plastic pollution, marine litter and waste mismanagement, many of these beaches are no longer as pristine as they!-->…
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Airbnb Partners With World Animal Protection To Launch Ethical Animal Tourism Experiences
Travel booking platform Airbnb has just launched a new category of Animal Experiences, which will be guided by strict animal welfare policies created by global charity World Animal Protection (WAP). This will make ethical and responsible!-->…
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Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening With Campaign To Plant 10,000 Trees To Fight Climate Change
On Saturday 26th October, TREEHOUSE will be hosting a party to celebrate their grand opening and contribute to a great cause: fight climate change through planting trees. The event is free to join, and it promises to be an evening full of!-->…
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Preloved Luxury Childrenswear Platform RETYKLE Opens Permanent Storefront In Hong Kong
The first online resale platform for preloved designer childrenswear in Asia, RETYKLE, has just opened the doors of what is now their permanent studio retail space in Wong Chuk Hang. After the popularity of their pop-ups at various!-->…
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The 5 Best Food Tech Startups At Food’s Future Summit
The Food’s Future Summit took place on the 11th - 12th October, showcasing the most innovative food industry players as well as keynotes, exclusive launches and panel talks about solutions to our global food system. At our current rate, we!-->…
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Major Study Finds Exposure To Air Pollution In China Raises Risk Of Silent Miscarriages
A new study, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, has found that maternal exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased burden of fetus disease and missed or “silent” miscarriages in China. The study, conducted!-->…
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Tokyo, Seoul & Quezon City Mayors Take Good Food Cities Pledge To Cut Meat Consumption & Food Waste
Mayors from major world cities have signed the “Good Food Cities” pledge to fight climate change by reducing meat consumption and food waste. The commitment was made by 14 mayors, including from Tokyo, Seoul, Paris and London. This follows!-->…
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The Human Cost Of Fashion: Lululemon Factory Workers Beaten & Assaulted According To Guardian Investigation
An investigation by the Guardian has revealed that popular upmarket athleisure brand Lululemon are sourcing clothing from a Bangladesh factory where female workers are being beaten and physically assaulted. The Canadian brand has garnered!-->…
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Generation Alpha: 67% Of 6-9 Year Olds Want To Make Saving The Planet Their Career Mission
Generation Alpha - comprised of children born from 2010 to 2025 - is the first generation to be born entirely within the 21st century. While some might instinctively label their legacy as the most technological-infused demographic to date,!-->…
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Healing Energies: What Is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?
Following last month’s piece about Reiki, our resident alternative therapy columnist Corie Chu continues her energy healing modality series with an in-depth look into Craniosacral Therapy, which is especially helpful for those who have had!-->…
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Spotlighting Gender Equality With HER Fund: Vol. 4 UN SDG Dinner At Uma Nota
We recently hosted Volume 4 of our #Plantbased Dinner Series at Uma Nota, spotlighting Goal #5 of Gender Equality & Female Empowerment and featuring local Hong Kong NGO the HER Fund. Just in case you missed the event, or would like to!-->…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cristina Ventura On Creating Impactful Change “I Want To Bring Circularity & Luxury Together”
We recently had the insider opportunity to sit down with Christina Ventura, who is at the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement right here in Asia. After leading roles at Prada and Apple, Ventura went onto become the Chief Catalyst!-->…
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Vitasoy Announces Pilot Tetra Pak Recycling Scheme But Green Groups Remain Skeptical
Hong Kong beverage and catering giant Vitasoy has just launched a pilot scheme to recycle Tetra Pak cartons in local schools in partnership with Secure Information Disposal Services (SSID) and begin educational workshops as a part of a!-->…
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