Eco Lifestyle

Located on High Street in trendy Sai Ying Pun, new homewares and decor shop Thorn & Burrow has managed to curate a truly astonishing selection of items from all four corners of the globe. They stock homewears such as cushions, rugs,…
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Last week, we went in-depth on the whole air purifier topic and talked about why you need one. But obviously, what you all want (and need) to know is: what air purifier should you invest in? Below, we list the top 5 brands available in…
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We all have heard about and seen air purifiers but what do they really do? Are they worth the investment? And what is the difference between all of them? Green Queen is here to help explain what are actually very…
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Our modern lives, with their techy trappings of success, are full of countless gadgets and electronics that comes with a rather big dilemma: what to with all of these items when you no longer want them? (Which thanks to Apple Computers,…
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We all know that VOCs are terrible for our lungs (not sure what a VOC is? Find out more here) and are allover most of our apartments' walls but it is not easy to source toxin-free paint in Hong Kong. Luckily Green Queen is here to help! We…
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Oh, the joys of gardening...There is something deeply soothing about planting, tending to and harvesting your own produce. Many of you may think that this rewarding past-time is a non-starter in Hong Kong where space is at a…
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The green world can be daunting for the fashionistas among us. Fashion is not just about how things are made. Aesthetics and design are paramount and frankly, it's long been a hemp fabric and shapeless tunic affair... However, the…
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If you had to guess how much waste Hong Kong produces a day, what would be your estimate? Probably nothing close to the sobering figure of 9, 000 tonnes, which is the actual number of solid municipal waste (SMW) that is sent to the…
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In honor of Zero Waste Week June 7th through 14th 2015, the incredible campaign spearheaded by our friends at Ecozine and HK Cleanup which invites Hong Kongers to commit to one week of sending NOTHING to the landfill in order to raise…
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We can all agree that screen-free time is healthy and an important part of any child's development. But when the weather's gloomy and we are stuck at home, going outside to play is not an option. Enter arts and crafts. Some of our fondest…
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We were thrilled by the response to last week's post- seems many of us are harboring secret planting intentions. Chef Moy continues the series with tips on watering, pest control and harvesting. Enjoy! Watering Woes Watering your…
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Looking to start a home garden but not sure how to go about it? We know there are many budding gardeners amongst our Green Queen readers who have not yet flexed their green thumbs. Perhaps you are put off by Hong Kong's dirty air or…
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Mark our words, Noella Tapasu Koy is going to change the face of sustainable fashion. We were left in awe of her incredible talent whilst attending the Eco Chic Awards 2014/15 earlier this year. Her finalist collection blew us away and we…
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The minute we read this piece by Jason Sigmon about the myths that surround recycling in our hometown, we knew we had to share it with our readers! Jason is the founder of Ecoport, an innovative startup dedicated to connected people and…
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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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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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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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Nothing makes the little ones happier than a good old-fashioned celebration! The kiddies love the action, the special foods, the costumes, the decorations and the buildup of excitement that precedes festivities. Trouble is, the way we…
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With the holidays right around the corner, the yearly nightmare before Christmas of what to get everyone on our list has begun. However, this year PhatRice has you sorted. The sustainable e-commerce platform features fair trade,…
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The sun is shining, the sky is blue, there is a breeze- ideal conditions for a wonderful day of outdoor activities. There you are, minding your own business and trying to enjoy your picnic afternoon. Except for the one thorn in your…
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Humans have been working for thousands of years to enhance our natural surroundings and engineer the world around us, especially when it comes to agriculture and food production. In more recent years, a few wise folks have realized that…
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