Climate Change

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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In 2050, the world population will be nine billion people. But according to the numbers, there won't be enough to feed half that population at our current food production rates. So what are we to do? On September 21 - 22, the Food's Future…
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Not sure why everyone you know is suddenly going meatless? Unless you live in a cave, you will have noticed that there are more and more headlines about people going vegan and about the negative environmental and health consequences of…
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In honour of the brand's Asian expansion, we talk to Oatly Chief Strategy Officer Tobias Nordstrom about how the company started, why oats and why Hong Kong.  Oatly was founded in the 1990s. Did the founding team foresee the rise of…
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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’m Director of Sustainability at MGM…
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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 notorious Hong Kong humidity rears its ugly head for yet another sweltering summer, many of us will have to deal with the unfortunate, unpleasant - and sometimes unsightly - b.o. that accompanies our tropical climate. Though sweating…
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We eat a lot of meat in this city. But before the explosion of beef and the proliferation of poultry, pork has traditionally been the most popular choice in Asia. From Cantonese char siu to Taiwanese lu rou fan to Filipino lechon, pork is…
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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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More headlines about vegan burgers and the future of industrial meat, plus how France bagged the top spot on the World Food Sustainability Index.
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Why did you decide to stop buying clothes for a year? It started in Hong Kong on the 10th of May this year. I’ve always been interested in environmental matters, but this year things have really ramped up. I feel like I’ve been actively…
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Praised for its curries, aromatic spices, and flavorful food pairings, there is no contest that Indian food is just so good. Oscillating between sweet, spicy and savory, there is a dish for just about any palate. And don't get us started…
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As humans, we make choices every single day that matter so much more than it may seem. Your life today is a result of a cumulative series of decisions you made yesterday. Collectively, as a race, we have made decisions - good and bad -…
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As our precious planet grapples with the existential threat of climate change and environmental decay, the silver lining in this rather gloomy outlook lies in our future: the millennial generation. Contrary to preconceived notions that…
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When Olive Wong Chui noticed the abrasive redness on her niece's chubby baby cheeks, she got down to work. As the founder of an all natural beauty brand, the UCLA alum knew a thing or two about maintaining healthy skin; her mother was a …
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As one of the world's most famed culinary capitals, Hong Kong is home to thousands of restaurants. Between our 87 Michelin-starred restaurants, exquisite upscale dining, traditional Chinese eateries, trendy pop-up cafes, and glorious…
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Nestled in Central on the mad dash of Des Voeux Road, the seemingly innocuous Wincome Centre beckons and a coveted workout craze shared by the likes of American celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and former (but forever in…
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There's no better feeling than sweating out your frustrations during an incredible spin sesh. The perspiration dripping out of your pores, the camaraderie amongst your fellow riders, the motivational pick-me-ups your instructor is shouting…
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From September 20th 2016 until October 20th 2016, the Consulat Général de France à Hong Kong et Macao is hosting The Month Of The Environment, a special program of events and activities dedicated to raising Hong Kong's eco awareness! We…
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