INTERVIEW: Zero Waste Pioneer & Coconut Matter Founder On Following Your Heart & Why The Whole System Needs To Be Redesigned
We sat down with Diane van Zwanenberg, founder of plastic-free natural and vegan beauty brand Coconut Matter who is making strides in promoting low-waste living in Asia and beyond. Diane has led the alternative beauty and cosmetics!-->…
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Pay-As-You-Go Wellness App Switch & Co Launches In Hong Kong With 1,000+ Activities
New mobile app Switch & Co offers users on-demand booking for wellbeing and fitness activities is launching today in Hong Kong. With over 1,000 activities available on the platform, the company hopes to target the city’s wellness!-->…
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McKinsey Partners Pen Op-Ed To CEOs: Get Ready For Climate Change!
Two senior McKinsey employees have penned a commentary published on Fortune addressing CEOs from around the world and warning them about the risk of climate change to their business. Dickon Pinner and Kevin Sneader's message to companies!-->…
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Singapore Government Announces Masterplan: Reduce Landfill Waste By 30% By 2030
Last week, the Singaporean government announced a new waste reduction target of 30% for the country’s action plan against landfill waste. If Singapore is able to achieve the target by 2030, the lifespan of the soon to be overflowing!-->…
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Zhenmeat: China ‘Impossible Foods’ Launches Meat Alternative Products Made From Plant Protein & Fungus
Zhenmeat, a new Chinese food-tech startup, brings plant-based meat analogs tailored to Chinese cuisines, from dimsum to stuffed peppers to mooncakes. The Beijing-based company launches their plant-protein and fungus based meat alternative!-->…
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Guide To Combat Climate Change: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint TODAY
It’s time for action. In order to meet the target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels as set by the United Nations IPCC, we have to reduce our carbon footprint. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas!-->…
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USDA 2020 Dietary Guidelines To Exclude Research Showing Meat & Processed Foods Harmful
The Trump administration is restricting scientific input into the 2020 dietary guidelines, which are the recommendations for nation-wide school lunches and food assistance programs. By excluding research on the negative health effects!-->…
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Blockchain Marketplace VeganNation Raises US $10 Million For Global Launch
Plant-based web and mobile marketplace app VeganNation just announced it has raised US$10 million in funding from private investors and will officially launch internationally. The aim of the platform is to connect vegan businesses,!-->…
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The World’s First Vegan Climate ETF To Open For Trading On NYSE This Month
Seems there is now an exchange-traded fund for just about everything, including vegans! Jersey-based Beyond Advisors IC has announcing the world's first US Vegan Climate ETF. The ETF will begin trading with the ticker VEGN on the New York!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Rice Girl Momoko Nakamura On Her New Plant-Based Tokyo Book & Why The World Needs ‘Better Rice’
We recently had the opportunity to interview Momoko Nakamura - more famously known as Rice Girl - the popular Japanese author, food television producer and advocate for healthy living. Momoko just launched her new book, PLANT-BASED TOKYO,!-->…
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Consumer Trends: Conscious Beauty Packaging & Vegan Products On The Rise At Natural Organics Asia Show 2019
Now in its sixth year, the Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) trade show fair took place this week at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai, showcasing over 250 brands from around the world. The trade show is!-->…
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Where To Eat: Guide To Vegan & Vegetarian Food In New Territories
You might be surprised at the slew of vegan and vegetarian restaurants and cafés located in the New Territories - in fact, there's plenty of great plant-based hotspots to discover. If you're feeling like a local Chinese takeaway or dim sum!-->…
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This T-Shirt Made From Algae Will Decompose In Your Garden Within 12 Weeks
An apparel brand based in the United Kingdom, Vollebak, just launched its Plant & Algae t-shirt line, which will decompose in 12 weeks once buried in soil (yes, you can bury your t-shirt in your garden). Made from raw plant materials!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Bangkok
We love how vegan-friendly Bangkok’s food scene is, and so will you, after you give these places a visit. Our list of plant-based dishes to enjoy from traditional classics such as pad thai, tom yum and durian ice cream to globally inspired!-->…
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Hong Kong’s Best Organic Produce Delivery Boxes
A common complaint we hear all the time about Hong Kong is the lack of places to get premium quality, fresh organic produce delivery. While we might not have a large organic market available in town yet, the city is home to many fresh!-->…
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Natural & Organic Asia Returns For 6th Year With Over 250 Brands, Green Queen Founder To Speak On Eco Wellness Trends
Tomorrow marks the start of the three-day Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) fair, to be held from 3rd - 5th September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai. The trade show is the region’s most established!-->…
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Our Addiction To Air Conditioning Needs To Stop If We Want To Slow Global Warming
As the planet's temperatures continue to rise, and climate extremes abound due to global warming, our addiction to air conditioning is one habit that demands further review. While the world gets hotter, we get even more dependent on air!-->…
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Is Your Reusable Bamboo Coffee Cup Toxic?
12 Popular Reusable Bamboo Fibre Coffee Cup Brands Found To Contain Toxic Melamine
Looks like another popular zero waste accessory may bite the dust. That reusable bamboo fibre coffee cup that everyone is using and has become ubiquitous!-->!-->!-->…
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Healing Energies: What Is Reiki & How Can It Help You?
As part of my Healing Energies column, I will be spotlighting various types of energy healing modalities and exploring them in more depth. Up first is Reiki, arguably the most popular form of energy healing, which has been around for!-->…
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Water Pollution: The Invisible Threat The World Is Ignoring
The latest report by the World Bank warns about the “invisible threat” that the planet is facing - water pollution - which will affect the health, economy, education and agriculture of both rich and poor countries alike. The report also!-->…
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Marriott Hotels Ditches Single-Use Plastic Amenities Across All 7,000 Global Locations By 2020
Following their 2018 initiative to reduce single-use plastics, Marriott International has just announced their plans to eliminate mini disposable toiletries from all their hotels globally by 2020. Replacing the single-use amenities in!-->…
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