2020

Beijing-based plant-based meat startup Zhenmeat is now seeking US$ 2 million in funding from global investors in order to capture the growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives in China. This follows the latest news from Silicon…
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Global luxury fashion e-commerce giant NET-A-PORTER, known for offering customers the latest in designer clothing, accessories and shoes, is renewing their commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion by expanding their NET SUSTAIN edit.…
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From humble beginnings in a small garage to becoming what is today the world’s leading water filtration company, WaterChef is the ultimate eco-wellness tool to equip your home with what you need to make a real difference for your health…
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Ocean Park, Hong Kong’s animal theme park, has finally announced an end to its controversial dolphin and sea lion show after coming under fire from environmental and animal rights activists. Until now, the park had staunchly defended the…
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A team of civil engineering students from the University of the Philippines has developed an environmentally-friendly concrete that is made from recycled and locally sourced materials. Their innovation, a concrete made from fly ash, waste…
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Plant-based meat substitutes are becoming a hot commodity in Asia, with companies all over the region gearing up to get a share of the booming market. From food tech startups and established manufacturers racing to develop new…
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It’s January in Asia, which means we’re now entering peak winter flu season, so if you’re feeling a little under the weather lately, you’re probably not alone. Luckily, there are a few things that all of us can do to nourish our bodies and…
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I am a climate scientist on holiday in the Blue Mountains, watching climate change in action. By: Michael Mann After years studying the climate, my work has brought me to Sydney where I’m studying the linkages between…
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We're over the moon excited about our first ever Green Queen POP UP Concept Store happening THIS WEEK in Central in collaboration with Teapigs Hong Kong. Not only have we curated a selection of the city's most eco luxe fashion &…
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Engineers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have just invented and patented a Direct Thermal Charging Cell (DTCC), a recapture device that can convert low-grade heat waste into usable electricity. Low-grade heat is produced…
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A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath has found that most meat eaters consider veganism to be “ethical” and good for the environment. The study, which focused on psychological attitudes that impact shifting preferences…
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Greenpeace has recently released their first-ever “clean energy scorecard” for China’s tech industry. Titled Clean Cloud 2020, the report tracks renewable energy use, and highlights the best and worst environmental offenders within the…
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ICYMI, we've got some seriously exciting news! In partnership with Teapigs Hong Kong, Green Queen will be hosting our very first Green Queen POP UP Concept Store this week from Wednesday January 15th through Saturday January 18th 2020 (4…
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ClassPass, the global fitness and health marketplace and darling of the wellness world, has just announced the close of a US$ 285 million Series E investment, pushing their valuation above the US$1 billion mark to make it officially a tech…
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The death toll of the Australian wildfires has gone up again, with experts now predicting that over 1 billion animals may have been killed. Wildfires have ravaged through the country since September and have escalated over the holiday…
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Chinese e-commerce giants are gearing up to offer tech-forward solutions to help consumers correctly sort waste for recycling, artificial intelligence (AI) powered trash-sorting app functions to virtual personal assistants. These…
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Borden Dairy, one of America’s largest milk producers and distributors, has just filed for bankruptcy, the second major dairy company in the United States to fall in less than two months. The company, which was founded in 1856, cited the…
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Orthosomnia is on the rise. Born from our never-ending wellness mania, it’s a new obsession with “hacking” and optimising our sleep patterns with tech trackers, to the point where it’s doing more harm than good to our sleep. While digital…
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The global iconic oral care brand Colgate has just launched two new toothpastes called “Smile For Good” that are certified vegan and packaged more sustainably. The unveiling of these products indicate that companies across the board,…
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Toms Shoes, the ethical shoe brand that shot to worldwide fame in the 2000s for its One-for-One shoe donation model, has just been transferred to its creditors. In a recent letter, employees were informed of the transfer of ownership from…
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Cali-Mex, the fast-casual Mexican chain concept has just started the new year off by showcasing a new, entirely separate vegan and vegetarian Menu Verde. The Californian-style Mexican eatery will now be dishing out plant-based offerings…
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