Circular Economy: Dyelicious Diverts 700 Tonnes of Food Waste From Hong Kong Landfills
One of the biggest problems facing Hong Kong is food waste. Our landfills are not only overflowing with un-biodegradable single-use plastics and other un-recyclable items, but are also toppled with uneaten food. According to Friends of the!-->…
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Green Queen Guide To Dealing With Hong Kong Air Pollution
In a city beset by gridlocked traffic, power plants, and factories in Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong's air pollution contributes a major breathing problem to its seven million plus citizens. Our air quality has become a!-->…
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The Dawn Thailand Debuts Asia’s First ‘Professional Burnout’ Retreat
The Dawn, a Thailand-based rehabilitation and wellness centre, has pioneered Asia’s first therapeutic retreat catered towards executives experiencing burnout. Located in the depths of Chiang Mai’s countryside, The Dawn’s “Professional!-->…
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Hong Kong-Owned Natural Beauty Brands
Over the past few weeks Hong Kong has come into the global spotlight. The spirit of the city has been palpable and I certainly feel proud of the city I call home. In light of this, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate some!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Bare Necessities Founder Sahar Mansoor Is On a Mission To Make India Go Zero Waste
Passionate eco activist Sahar Mansoor is a zero waste pioneer in her native India. The Bengaluru-based entrepreneur frequently makes headlines everywhere from MTV to Live Mint and regularly is awarded accolades such as Google India's!-->…
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Plastic Free July Is Here: Join The 2019 Global Challenge
New data from the Plastic Free Foundation reveals that individual actions to reduce plastic waste can make a real impact. Of the 120 million who took part in last year’s Plastic Free July Challenge, 90 percent made long-term changes in!-->…
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The Green Queen Guide To Hong Kong’s Best Plant-Based Cooking Classes
Looking to pick up a new skill that could double as a fun night out and up your health? Sign up for a cooking class! As the global food world has embraced the plant-based movement, more and more workshops, demos and classes have sprung up!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Beyond Meat VP Marketing Will Schafer About How To Start A Plant-Based Burger Revolution
The Story of The (Plant-Based) Burger That Changed The World
Green Queen Editor-in-Chief Sonalie Figueiras sat down with Will Schafer, VP of Marketing for Beyond Meat, during his recent trip to Hong Kong in May 2019 to discuss how the!-->!-->!-->…
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MANA! To Open New 70 Seat Restaurant in Wan Chai’s Starstreet Precinct This July
Hong Kong’s beloved plant-based and eco-friendly eatery, MANA!, is unveiling their third location in Wan Chai next month. The latest addition, dubbed MANA! Starstreet, will be their official flagship store offering the brand’s bespoke!-->…
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NET-A-PORTER Commits To Conscious Fashion With New NET SUSTAIN Online Destination
Global luxury fashion online giant NET-A-PORTER, well-known for offering customers the most up-to-date designer clothing and shoes, is making a renewed commitment to ethical fashion. This week the company launched new online edit NET!-->…
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Hong Kong’s Greenest Food Truck: Impossible Foods x Invisible Kitchen Limited Edition Vegan-Friendly Collab
Don’t miss out on Hong Kong’s greenest food truck experience: grab your Revolv reusable lunchbox and stuff your face with Buddha Bowls & Subs featuring plant-based Impossible meat!
Invisible Kitchen, hailed as Hong Kong’s most!-->!-->!-->…
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New Urban Wellness Concept Fivelements Habitats Opens in Causeway Bay This July
Wellness lifestyle company Fivelements is set to launch a brand new urban wellness concept called Fivelements Habitats in Hong Kong’s busiest district. The 15,000 square foot city retreat will open its doors in July in Causeway's Times!-->…
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Healing Energies: We’re All ‘Energy Burned Out’ And Energy Healing Can Help
In our brand new monthly column Healing Energies, Hong Kong-based energy practitioner and Reiki teacher Corie Chu explains why energy healing is for everyone and how it can help you redefine your relationship with yourself and others.
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Asia CSR Women Heroes: Stacey Wolpert of KPMG “I Feel Most Proud When I See Attitudes Changing”
In this new series, we celebrate the women who bring corporates to task from the inside, pushing for greater environmental and social forward policies.
What is your full title and where do you work?
I am the Sustainability!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Plastic World: You’re Consuming 50,000 Plastic Particles Every Year And You Don’t Even Know It
According to the first study published on human ingestion of plastic pollution, we are eating and breathing in an average of 50,000 particles of microplastic a year. Even more alarming is the likelihood that the real number is many times!-->…
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The Perfect Organic Mattress? We Found It! Why Heveya Is The Answer To Your Dreams
Eco-Friendly? Check. Hypoallergenic? Check. Breathable? Check. Built to Last? Check. Heveya's Organic Latex Mattress: Everything We're Looking For In Bedding.
The average human spends 25 years asleep so it follows that how you sleep and!-->!-->!-->…
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#GreenBiz: 4 New Circular Economy Businesses Started By Hong Kong Moms
Ecoparties: Rentable Kids Party Supplies
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This is a serious win for the city! We finally have a solution for the myriad of kid's birthday parties! Started by a mum!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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All-Vegan Waste-Free Resort & Animal Sanctuary PlantLife To Open In Thailand
PlantLife, an entirely vegan luxury resort and animal sanctuary is set to open in Thailand’s island of Koh Phangan. Founded with a mission to provide a relaxing and luxurious experience for guests without harming the environment or!-->…
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Vegan Travel: Where To Eat Plant-Based At Hong Kong International Airport
As a city that is constantly on the go, traveling can be tough on your diet. Frequent flyers know all too well that what you eat at the airport could affect how you feel during transit and we know that the last thing you want to feel is!-->…
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Budget-Friendly Natural Skincare & Makeup
Non-Toxic Skincare That Doesn't Cost The Earth? Columnist Allie Rooke Rounds Up Her Faves
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End Of An Era: Goodbye Grassroots Pantry, Hello Nectar
Chef Peggy Chan Bids Farewell To Beloved Eatery, Announces New Higher-End Concept
Breaking news for the Hong Kong dining scene (and no doubt heart-breaking for many who read this): Chef Peggy Chan's beloved vegetarian eatery Grassroots!-->!-->!-->…
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