2018

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Social media has given rise to a new catering trend that's a heck of a lot more stylish than traditional finger foods: behold, the grazing table. Gone are the days of boring cheese cubes, stale chips and cheap dips from social…
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The unstoppable rise of Hong Kong's plant-based scene has paved way for upscale Japanese-French restaurant, HAKU, to unveil its first high-end vegetarian kaiseki offering. We ate our way though the late summer tasting menu featuring a…
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One of the biggest eco awakening moments in a person's life is when they are about to become a parent. Suddenly, what fabrics you wear and what products you use and what foods you eat matter so much more. Suddenly, your baby's health and…
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Living consciously for me is about making choices that do the least harm to those around me and to the natural environment. Avoiding plastics, consuming less, ignoring fast fashion, participating in the circular economy, voting with my…
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Ooey, gooey, and deliciously cheesy pizza...Who doesn't love it? For vegans and those on dairy-free regimes, it's one of the hardest dishes to give up. Until recently, plant-based pizzas in Hong Kong were mostly cheese-less. Not exactly…
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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 Head of Sustainability at New…
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It's no secret that the foods we eat play a crucial role to our overall health. It gives us the energy and nutrients to grow and develop, remain healthy and active to move, work, play, think and learn. Combined with exercise, your…
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CALLING ALL PLANT-BASED FOOD ENTREPRENEURS: Hong Kong-headquartered venture accelerator Brinc announced Asia's first 100% plant-based accelerator program, in partnership with Silicon Valley foodtech unicorn JUST in order to solve…
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Hong Kong's very own plant-based social activist movement movement has gone global in a big way. Green Monday US, the social enterprise's North American arm, has achieved a milestone decision: the Berkeley City Council, in California,…
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There is nothing sexy about smelly armpits. We know. Living in a hot and sticky climate like ours, we know how important deodorant is to our daily hygiene routine. But not all deodorants or antiperspirants are made equal. Most of the store…
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Impossible Foods has partnered with Asia's leading lifestyle brand, The Pure Group, as the latest company to launch the famed vegan patty to their in-house cafe, nood food. Introducing four new Impossible dishes at Pure Fitness'…
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Looking for lighter, leaner, allergen-free options this Mid-Autumn Festival? The traditional mooncake made from salted egg yolk and lotus seed paste is decidedly controversial: some people can't get enough, others can't stand them. Either…
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Hong Kong has a packed event calendar all year round. We have markets and festivals and community gatherings and fairs. For those of us that lucky enough to live here, it makes weekends super fun. There's only one problem: events cause so…
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