2018

Are there good places to get together where vegetarians and meat lovers in Hong Kong can happily coexist? Sure, being a vegetarian in Hong Kong isn't as challenging as it used to be, but if you're putting together a small group meal,…
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From pills to plants, smart phones to smart foods, and explosion of plant-based food brands in recent years, we are taking moves in the right direction for a more sustainable planet. While we still have a long way to go, countries and…
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All the single-use plastic household, food and personal care items mentioned below end up in our landfills or our oceans. They are causing irreparable damage to our planet, our wildlife and our health. Investing in replacements means saving…
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The plant-based scene is blowing up everywhere, making its presence known all over the world. Just a short plane ride away in Singapore, phenomenal vegan eats are popping up non stop, much to the delight of our Lion City neighbors. From…
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This article was first published on Welltodo Global. Once a hub for luxury consumer goods, today Hong Kong is emerging as a magnet for affluent consumers who are prioritising health over wealth. By Laura Hill The island might be…
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Hopping off a short 25-minute ferry ride from Central Pier, Discovery Bay beckons with its panoramic ocean views and serene demeanor from chaotic city life. Directly along the beach promenade, Hemingway's arguably has the best seats in the…
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There is a remarkable cultural phenomenon that has been brewing and evolving. Conscious consumers demanding transparency are more attentive than ever about the ethical practices of those they buy from. The world is getting more vocal about…
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Standing inside Causeway Bay's vibrant Fashion Walk space, the polished aesthetic of RIL CREED is catching the eyes of window shoppers passing through the neighboring Starbucks. Shoulder bags, handbags, totes, and clutches are elegantly…
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You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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As the energetic epicenter of Hong Kong, Central is crammed with towering skyscrapers, plush malls and fancy hotels. The center of trade and finance, this frenetic neighborhood is home to piles of paperwork, power lunches and endless…
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When it comes to skin care, we know South Korea is famed for their 10-step regimen and France embodies the birthplace of beauty's cool girl. But on an island in the Southwest Pacific famed for incredible diverse, unspoiled scenery in all…
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In this age of overfishing the current state of the world's oceans, it's hard to know what fish are okay to eat these days. With a range of issues concerning seafood consumption like mercury, radiation exposure, not to mention the…
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I started getting occasional back pain and spasms when I first began working in the newsroom. Glued to our desks and computer screens, my colleagues and I spent a majority of the day sedentary with our cellphones and laptops dragging us…
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If I had to pick a favorite chore, laundry would be it. Nothing can hamper (!) the sheer pleasure I take in sorting through the colors, tossing a load of clothes in the washing machine, and folding newly washed shirts and shorts. It's like…
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With the amount of pressure our children face in the local school system - its continuous assessments and sheer volume of homework and after-school test preps - our kids these days lead sedentary lifestyles, habits which will…
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There are so many decisions to make when you're expecting, and how to diaper your baby is an important one. Before you run off, may we say cloth diapers have come a long way from generations past! The reusable diapers of today make it…
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You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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Every year, millions of garments are discarded in landfills - left to rot and waste in dumps, absorbed by the air, seeping into the earth and diffusing its way to our local communities. Despite being almost 100% recyclable, textile waste…
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When we predicted you would be meeting more vegans everywhere this year, we really meant everywhere. From plant based F&B concepts popping up all over the city, to cruelty-free fashion having a moment, everything vegan is blowing up!…
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Stop buying new clothes The fashion industry, and fast fashion in particular, is wrecking havoc on the planet. Buy less and buy secondhand when you do: Green Queen has a complete guide of where to shop preloved plus we just covered Hong…
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When it comes to living a healthy and natural lifestyle, what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. As the largest organ you own, much of what you put on your skin will likely seep inside, to your…
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