Re-imagining P-O-R-K: A Letter From David Yeung, Founder of Omnipork
While the majority of startups are busy building the next big thing in blockchain, AI, Big Data, fintech, biotech or ICO, my team and I have been focusing on re-inventing the most unsexy, un-talked-about basic necessity that the world…
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BLACKOUT by Brut! Hong Kong’s First Electricity-Free Dining Experience
Stepping inside the effortlessly cool Brut! in Sai Ying Pun, the melodic tunes coming from musician Alex Purdue's live acoustic guitar is slow and steady, setting the mood perfectly. In one of Hong Kong's trendiest 'hoods, the year-old wine…
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Asia CSR Women Heroes: Hanna Hallin of H&M “I Am Motivated by That Fire in Someone’s Eyes Who Realises They Can Be Part of The…
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 Manager across…
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Vegan Holiday Anyone? The Best Destinations For Herbivores
Eco-tourism is growing more popular and accessible for travellers who want to enjoy memorable experiences that have a positive impact on the planet
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Green Queen Tried & Tasted: Hong Kong’s First Vegetarian Food & Culture Walking Tour
It's no secret that foodies flock to Hong Kong from the four corners of the globe. Our home city has long been considered one of the culinary capitals of the world, especially when it comes to various Chinese cuisines. One of the best ways…
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Macau’s Iconic Pork Chop Bun Gets A 21st Century Upgrade With Green Monday’s Omnipork
Leading the charge to promote more plant-based meals in the former Portuguese colony, Macau's largest casino operator Sands China has launched their Green Cuisine Campaign in collaboration with Green Monday. It's the biggest environmental…
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INTERVIEW: Rebecca Cappelli I Started ‘Let Us Be Heroes’ to Raise Awareness & Inspire People To Step Up’
Rebecca Cappelli's new documentary Let us be Heroes, takes on the biggest issues facing the planet today: the rise of preventable diseases and the damage we are doing to our environment. Through interview with thought leaders like Green…
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Fitness Food: Eatology Keto & ‘Modified Atkins Diet’ Meal Plans Reviewed
Eatology's new flexible meal plans make going keto easy and stress-free
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Eco Friendly Christmas Guide: Cards, Wrapping, Ornaments, Decorations & Advent Calendars
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The lead up to Christmas! We're total suckers for Santa season, there's no hiding it. The food, the merriment, the parties, the pajamas...Unfortunately, in our capitalist times, Christmas is also a…
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Grassroots Pantry Leads The Way in F&B Accountability with New Annual Sustainability Report
Peggy Chan is not your average Chef, and not your average restaurateur. Not only is she one of Hong Kong's (Asia's) few award-winning female chefs, she runs the city's most visible plant-based restaurant. Ask any visiting vegan where they…
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How To Be A Zero Waste Traveler: Our Eco Experts Share Their Top Tips
Travel is a pursuit that involves a great deal of waste. From plastic hotel toiletries to the airline's single serve complimentary beverage service, it can be easy to create a ton of trash before even arriving at your destination. But it…
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V Cycle Wants Your Trash: Social Enterprise Looks To Collect 10 Tonnes of Plastic Bottles by 2019
While the plastic pollution pandemic is truly a global issue, let's take it one step back and focus this matter on our home turf. In such a vibrant, densely populated urban center like ours, the need for the 5 R's (refuse, reduce,…
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3 Plant-Based Founders Making Their Mark On Hong Kong’s F&B Scene
Founders of Confusion, The Green Platters and Bear's Lab, which offer scrumptious culinary delights, tell us how they made the move to veganism.
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Conscious Candle Guide: Where To Find Hong Kong’s Safest Burn
The Hong Kong chill is descending upon us, which means sweater weather and finding the perfect seasonal candle to cozy up at home! While the soft, warm glow of a candle can set the tone for a romantic evening or add a relaxing element after…
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Wellness Getaways: Four Asian Spas To Try For Guaranteed Relaxation
Hong Kong’s Chuan Spa uses a traditional Chinese approach - or why not fly to the Maldives, Cambodia or Phuket for an Instagrammable wellness getaway?
Chuan Spa, Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong
The soul-soothing treatment at Chuan Spa makes…
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Green Monday Movement Goes Global: Major International Award & Sands China Partnership
Devoted to fighting climate change and global food insecurity, Hong Kong's homegrown social startup, Green Monday, has been at the forefront of promoting practical transitions to sustainable living by advocating plant-based meals…
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Zero Waste Beauty: Hong Kong Mom Launches Eko Savon Soap & Shampoo Bar Brand
Mark our words - the humble bar soap is making a comeback. Over the past couple of decades, bar soaps were abandoned in favour of bottled shampoos, face washes and shower gels, with beauty brands proffering thousands of other packaged…
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A Vegan Guide To Hong Kong Snacks & Street Food
Editor's Note: This post was first published on Greedy Vegans.
When I first moved to Hong Kong, I was excited to try all the street food that I heard was famous here. To my dismay, I soon discovered that most of the snacks were…
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5 Fool-Proof Easy Vegan Dishes Created For Hong Kong Kitchens
We know many of you are looking to go Green Monday more days than one yet many of our readers tell us that they lack time and know-how when it comes to cooking vegan. There are plenty of recipes online but most are not adapted to Hong Kong…
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Five Hong Kong Recycling Myths That Will Shock You
Hong Kong's recycling infrastructure is woefully lacking: most citizens are not educated about how best to recycle; there is no mandatory residential recycling scheme; there are no incentives for businesses to recycle; the government…
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Stock Your Pantry: The Lazy Hong Konger’s Guide to Eating Well
Healthy eating is something many of us would like to adopt. But with our long work days and hectic schedules, the idea of eating right might not be on the top of your mind when you're hangry for a midday snack or need something delivered…
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