2019

Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) announced 2019 as the “Year Towards Zero Waste”. The aim is to raise awareness about waste and to develop a culture of reducing, reusing and recycling in Singapore. In…
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Of all the industries that could use a green overhaul, catering is up there. Most catering involves a ridiculous amount of single-use plastics, way too much packaging and lots of meat and seafood heavy menus. Not to mention the waste!…
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Tucked inside the old-school Wing On Plaza in East Tsim Sha Tsui, Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Restaurant offers a respite from the bustle of Kowloon and is a popular gathering place for the surrounding Indian business community, tourists…
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Frontline Fashion, the award-winning documentary from environmental NGO, Redress, has returned for its third installment on a new digital platform. Hosted by model and business entrepreneur Cara G McIlroy, the five-part series follows 11…
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in partnership with social enterprise, Green Monday, has unveiled its first Plant-based Movement Studies for the 2018/19 academic year. A comprehensive plant-based lifestyle and movement education…
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During my time at Us Weekly, I have one vivid memory which involved Britney Spears. If you remember the infamous Britney meltdown of 2008, then you might recall being shocked when she began dating paparazzo Adnan Ghalib (who can forget…
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Last year five-star beach resort JW Marriott Phuket replaced more than 100,000 plastic water bottles - providing guests with fresh filtered, mineral water using just the hot, humid air of Thailand from atmospheric water generators. Teaming…
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Hong Kong members of ClassPass, the leading fitness subscription startup, have taken to social media to voice dismay over fee increases without prior knowledge or notification. Subscribers complained of charges of up to 50% more than their…
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As Asia's culinary capital, the buffet landscape in Hong Kong is bar none! With a wide range of diverse cuisines to choose from, our fair city offers a seemingly endless choice of delectable dishes that's sure to loosen up the belt straps…
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If you've committed to Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking alcohol for the first month, bravo! The end is nigh! This newfound alcohol abstinence could be great on your health, wallet and possibly professional life. More…
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Watsons Water, one of Hong Kong's biggest producer and distributor of distilled bottled drinking water, has launched a cash incentive to get the public actively involved in recycling single-use plastics. Offering monetary vouchers and gift…
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Rethink Agri-food Innovation Week premiered in Singapore November 27-29 2018 with the goal of going deep on technology's role in addressing the most pressing food issues of our time, including meeting the growing global demand for protein,…
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Welcome to our new bi-monthly column about all things plant-based dining in Hong Kong. The city has become such an exciting destination for hungry herbivores of late, with openings and menu launches happening weekly. Omnis get roundups…
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Hong Kong’s home airline, Cathay Pacific, has opened up a meditation and yoga space for their travellers at the Hong Kong International Airport. This reflects the growing trend in Asia, and globally, towards individual wellbeing and…
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Hemingway's, the beloved oceanfront bar and restaurant serving plant-based comfort food in Discovery Bay, has revealed that their profits have soared since they turned vegan a year ago. In a Facebook post from owner Gary Stokes earlier…
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Foreign domestic help accounts for five percent of Hong Kong's population. With almost 400,000 caregivers in the city, this silent workforce that strengthens the productivity of Hong Kong's economy are among the most vulnerable groups of…
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Scientists have designed a new “planetary health diet” to tackle health related issues, global hunger and environmental problems caused by the current food system. This new diet is primarily plant-based, and involves cutting out large…
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Lunar New Year food can be a treat for vegans, too, thanks to plant-based meat alternatives, such as Omnipork served at some great Hong Kong restaurants. Turnip pudding, yee sang, poon choi … There is no doubt that food is of great…
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Upon the entrance at Slowood, if the giant six-and-a-half foot tall mushroom doesn't catch your attention, the clean industrial, steel-framed windows inviting you inside will. Looking more like a Scandi minimalist showroom than the city's…
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Meal delivery plans continue to be really popular, and it's easy to see why. They are convenient, time-saving, and delicious! Plus they take you one step closer to eating healthy! Let a certified nutritionist bother about ensuring you are…
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Coconut leather is the latest eco fabric to hit the fashion scene for sustainable leather alternatives. India-based startup, Malai, have developed bacterial cellulose grown from leftover coconut water and successfully converted the…
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