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2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honoree, V Label Global Hero, 2 x TEDx Speaker: Serial social entrepreneur & trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring global audiences for over a decade with practical steps on how to fight climate change. Known as the Green Queen of Asia, she is the founder and Editor in Chief of the award-winning Green Queen - the region’s first impact media platform that educates millions of readers on the connection between health, sustainability and the environment and showcases future solutions. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green, which helps consumer brands quit plastic packaging thanks to proprietary plastic reduction software. In addition, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker and an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner to several VC funds.

Eco Lifestyle

World Renowned Animal Activist & Model/Actor Richie Kul Myth Busts The Carnivore Illusion: Dispelling Arguments Against Ditching Meat

Sonalie Figueiras Feb 6, 2015 0

By Richie Kul As an outspoken supporter of animal welfare organizations and a believer in the sanctity of life, I regularly get quizzed on my stance on various animal-related issues, from the virtues and extremes of a…
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Coffee

The Complete Guide to Hong Kong’s Artisanal Coffee Shops

Sonalie Figueiras Feb 5, 2015 0

We are delighted to share this fantastic guide from our friends at Foodie, Hong Kong's authority on all things delicious. Enjoy! Coffee. It is not an easy task, any longer, to brag that you have finally found a good coffee joint in this…
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Gluten-Free

Hong Kong Born Pantry: A Roundup Of The City’s Most Delicious Food Artisans

Sonalie Figueiras Feb 2, 2015 0

The Hong Kong food scene continues to heat up with a growing selection of delicious locally produced products. These artisanal, handmade gems are all made with love right here in Hong Kong. Their freshness means their carbon footprint is…
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Charity

Green Queen NGO Spotlight: 24 Hour Race’s Mission To Stop Human Trafficking

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 30, 2015 0

How was 24 Hour Race started? In 2009, 15 year old Christopher Schrader began walking 600 kilometres across the base of England in memory of a recent friend. The journey changed his life and highlighted the synergy between philanthropy…
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Vegan

Green Queen Recipes: How To Make The Perfect Ayurvedic Kitchari (Vegan-friendly, Gluten-Free)

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 29, 2015 0

'Kitchari' is an age old Ayurvedic nourishing stew, consisting of rice and beans (to be put simply). Usually in a traditional context yellow mung beans and basmati rice are used, as these are easily digested. Another component of of…
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Detox & Cleanse

Weekend Cleanse: Green Queen’s Guide to Detoxing At Home

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 26, 2015 0

It's January and we have all over-indulged over the holidays. Our natural instinct is to want to detox and cleanse our body of all the excess. That being said, many of us don't have the time (or budget) for a spa getaway. Not to worry!…
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Eco Lifestyle

Hong Kong’s Best Pet Shops – Our Picks Of The City’s Most Eco-Friendly Pet Resources

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 23, 2015 0

We all love our furry friends. They are always there for us with a smile and a lick that can cheer us up even on the worst days. Now you can treat your real best friend as well as you would treat yourself with this selection of Green Queen…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Make The Perfect Bowl Of Bone Broth: Chef Secrets That No One Talks About

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 22, 2015 0

The explosion of the bone broth trend means there are now hundreds of recipes all over the internet. Everyone wants to know how to make this But the secret to delicious bone broth does not in a simple recipe. Great chefs and cooks have…
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Detox & Cleanse

Green Queen Guide to Hong Kong Juice Cleanses – 2015 Edition

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 19, 2015 0

To view a larger version of this graphic, click here and zoom in. Photo credit: Suja Juice.
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Interviews

Green Queen Heroes: Dream Team Isaac & Lacey Goldstein of Happy Cow Dairy Free Ice Cream

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 16, 2015 0

2016 Update: Isaac & Lacey Goldstein are no longer involved in Happy Cow. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Lacey and I are originally from California; we both met in San Francisco during university. Before we married, I promised…
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Organic

HK’s Top Organic Fruit & Veg Delivery – We Do The Homework So You Don’t Have To

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 15, 2015 0

January means we are all thinking about our resolutions and whether we want 2015 to be about clean eating, more home cooking, or simply dropping a few kgs. No matter where you stand, eating more fresh fruits and veggies is always a good…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Trend Alert: Have You Heard Of Bone Broth? You Will.

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 12, 2015 0

While you are sipping on your raw, cold-pressed green juice, a new liquid health food trend is brewing. Welcome to the world of bone broth. Get ready for it to take the green foodie world by storm this year. Green Queen gives you the…
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Climate Change

The Colorful World of Asian Pickles – Lantau Mama Fermenting Series Part 2

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 10, 2015 0

Asia is the ideal place to discover fermented foods. Almost all of the major Asian cultures have a tradition of fermenting that dates back thousands of years. Fermenting is still very much alive and well today- in fact, in many places in…
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Climate Change

Want Glowing Skin? Follow These 5 Natural Tricks To Banish Dullness

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 8, 2015 0

We are always being told what to eat to make our skin clear and beautiful – avocados, walnuts, salmon, kale…the list goes on. Sometimes you can do all of this and much more yet still feel like you aren’t getting the results you want.…
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Dinner

Eat Clean in 2016: 5 Healthy Lunch Spots in Central That Won’t Break The Bank

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 3, 2015 0

We've all over-gorged over the holidays so this month, it's all about reconnecting with our bodies and our health. During a busy work day, it can be difficult to make the time to make healthy choices. Luckily, Hong Kong boasts an …
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Detox & Cleanse

Co-Founder of Genie Juicery & Certified Health Coach Melanie Barnish Talks Cleansing

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 2, 2015 0

Melanie Barnish is the Co-Founder of Genie Juicery and a Certified Health. Below, she shares her thoughts on the importance of detoxing and why she loves juice cleansing in particular. I love the start of a new year: it’s a time for…
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Eco Lifestyle

Make This Year’s Christmas Your Greenest One Yet

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 22, 2014 0

Who doesn't love Christmas? 'Tis the season to give, receive, eat and be merry and we're already wearing bursting with yuletide cheer! The tree is trimmed, presents are popping up under it in the middle of the night (Is that you, Santa?)…
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Craft Beer

Green Queen’s Last Minute Xmas Food Guide 2014

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 17, 2014 0

Expecting a full house on Christmas Eve/Day and have not gotten around to sorting out your sustainably sourced Christmas dinner? Not to worry, Green Queen has you covered. We have scoured the Green Queen Guide to Hong Kong to bring you…
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Condiments

Green Queen Recipes: Cranberry & Pineapple Relish – Tropical & Christmassy

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 15, 2014 0

Grocery stores full of cranberries mean the holiday season is upon us- there's something so festive about these juicy jewels that gets us feeling all Christmassy. But boring old cranberry jelly felt like a letdown so we added some of our…
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Food & Nutrition

Asia’s Sweetener: Everything You Need To Know About Coconut Sugar

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 13, 2014 0

With the holiday season coming up, it's hard to avoid the sugary highs that are ubiquitous during the festivities. Cakes, puddings, cookies, it's a sweetness fest out there. But as we are always banging on about, white sugar is simply not…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: Box of Hope – Boxes That Change Lives

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 11, 2014 0

How was Box of Hope started? Box of Hope was started in 2008 by Nicole Woolhouse and Harriet Cleverly. Our first year we just worked with Sunshine House Schools and collected an amazing 1, 200 boxes which we stored and checked in our…
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