Eco Lifestyle

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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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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The hot and humid climate in many Asian countries poses an obstacle to growing certain fruits and vegetables that thrive in cooler environments. Singapore, for instance, majorly relies on foreign imports for its food supply. Recent studies…
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One year since China imposed its National Sword policy ban on the world's plastic waste import, nearby Southeast Asian countries have struggled to pick up the scraps with Malaysia taking in the lion's share of supposed recyclable plastic…
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In unprecedented air transport history, Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly has become the first operator to ditch single-use plastics on board. Following four series of of 'plastic-free' trial flights from a 10-hour Lisbon to Brazil journey…
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Less than six years since opening their organically inspired, locally produced, eco-friendly doors back in 2012, plant-based fast slow food concept MANA! have sold their one millionth flat in Hong Kong. For those who have never taken a…
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The recent burst of coverage around fast fashion shows that shoppers are starting to turn away from unsustainable clothing, finally realising the threat it poses to the planet. But unsustainably made clothes are all around us — so how to…
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This Xmas, be a #GiftActivist: give a present that initiates social and environmental change! 
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The Green Warrior 2018 series, shot by French creative duo & fashion photographers Flavien Prioreau and Zoe Kovacs, aims to raise awareness about waste and its perception in our society. We need to curb and rethink our…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! The lead up to Christmas! We're total suckers for Santa season, there's no hiding it. The food, the merriment, the parties, the pajamas...Unfortunately, in our capitalist times, Christmas is also a…
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Travel is a pursuit that involves a great deal of waste. From plastic hotel toiletries to the airline's single serve complimentary beverage service, it can be easy to create a ton of trash before even arriving at your destination. But it…
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While the plastic pollution pandemic is truly a global issue, let's take it one step back and focus this matter on our home turf. In such a vibrant, densely populated urban center like ours, the need for the 5 R's (refuse, reduce,…
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The Hong Kong chill is descending upon us, which means sweater weather and finding the perfect seasonal candle to cozy up at home! While the soft, warm glow of a candle can set the tone for a romantic evening or add a relaxing element after…
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Mark our words - the humble bar soap is making a comeback. Over the past couple of decades, bar soaps were abandoned in favour of bottled shampoos, face washes and shower gels, with beauty brands proffering thousands of other packaged…
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Hong Kong's recycling infrastructure is woefully lacking: most citizens are not educated about how best to recycle; there is no mandatory residential recycling scheme; there are no incentives for businesses to recycle; the government…
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Social media has given rise to a new catering trend that's a heck of a lot more stylish than traditional finger foods: behold, the grazing table. Gone are the days of boring cheese cubes, stale chips and cheap dips from social…
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One of the biggest eco awakening moments in a person's life is when they are about to become a parent. Suddenly, what fabrics you wear and what products you use and what foods you eat matter so much more. Suddenly, your baby's health and…
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Living consciously for me is about making choices that do the least harm to those around me and to the natural environment. Avoiding plastics, consuming less, ignoring fast fashion, participating in the circular economy, voting with my…
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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 am Head of Sustainability at New…
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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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Impossible Foods has partnered with Asia's leading lifestyle brand, The Pure Group, as the latest company to launch the famed vegan patty to their in-house cafe, nood food. Introducing four new Impossible dishes at Pure Fitness'…
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