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Okay, it's taken me a few goes to figure out how to throw the best low-waste, vegan kids' birthday ever but I think I've cracked it. Other than the fact that the guests loved it and my little one was over-the-moon happy, I am most proud of…
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Forget 12 days of Christmas, we're doing 25! Christmas is around the corner and now more than ever we need to vote with our dollar and #GiftGreenGiftKind from local, cruelty-free, plant-based and low waste businesses. It's been a…
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As Kermit the Frog will tell you, it’s not easy being green. Here’s our pick of the best brands and services in town for green-leaning families, enabling conscious parents to keep their eco-commitments on track. All The (Green) Gear …
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I recently got the chance to test out Happy Baton, Hong Kong's first toy rental subscription service. What's a toy rental subscription? Well a parent's dream really! Basically you sign up on Happy Baton's website, complete a short…
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Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant Unilever has announced that it will swap out the carbon derived from fossil fuels in its cleaning and laundry product formulations with renewable or recycled carbon. As one of the world’s major manufacturers of…
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Japanese homeware retailer Muji is introducing a furniture subscription service as working from home becomes the new normal after months of the coronavirus pandemic. Launching this Friday (July 17), consumers in Japan will be able to rent…
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Swedish furniture and homeware giant IKEA has just unveiled its newest eco-friendly concept in Szczecin, Poland. Dubbed the Home of Tomorrow, the space was envisioned by Polish designers looking to redefine the way we live at home. The…
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Is your flat in need of a makeover? Perhaps you made a new year’s resolution to redo your home but it just got lost in your to-do list. We’re here to help! Green Queen has gathered the best places to go and look for zero-waste,…
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In a city beset by gridlocked traffic, power plants, and factories in Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong's air pollution contributes a major breathing problem to its seven million plus citizens. Our air quality has become a…
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New data from the Plastic Free Foundation reveals that individual actions to reduce plastic waste can make a real impact. Of the 120 million who took part in last year’s Plastic Free July Challenge, 90 percent made long-term changes in…
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Eco-Friendly? Check. Hypoallergenic? Check. Breathable? Check. Built to Last? Check. Heveya's Organic Latex Mattress: Everything We're Looking For In Bedding. The average human spends 25 years asleep so it follows that how you sleep and…
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Ecoparties: Rentable Kids Party Supplies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvx6QooFpUY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This is a serious win for the city! We finally have a solution for the myriad of kid's birthday parties! Started by a mum…
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The first-ever patented intelligent indoor air system has arrived to Hong Kong in a bid to improve breathing conditions at home. OLFINITY, a revolutionary IoT integrated air monitor, purifier and aromatherapy diffuser series that works in…
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Last year five-star beach resort JW Marriott Phuket replaced more than 100,000 plastic water bottles - providing guests with fresh filtered, mineral water using just the hot, humid air of Thailand from atmospheric water generators. Teaming…
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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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Hong Kong has one of the worst rates of recycling in general and plastic in particular in the world and believe it or not, recycling rates are actually decreasing every year! Our city landfills are reaching breaking point and yet the…
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If I had to pick a favorite chore, laundry would be it. Nothing can hamper (!) the sheer pleasure I take in sorting through the colors, tossing a load of clothes in the washing machine, and folding newly washed shirts and shorts. It's like…
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Global vegan brands are making the news big time- plant-based fast food chain By Chloe goes international, Impossible Foods gets impossible funding, vegan vending machines...
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In the first part of this series, we discussed water quality in Hong Kong and how to choose the best one for your home and what factors to consider when making your decision. This week we look at the best brands available here in Hong Kong.…
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We all know by now that an air purifier is a must for our lovely, but let's face it, polluted city. However, what about the other necessity of life, aka water? To be honest a water filter is pretty much a must at this point in our Hong Kong…
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The first time I was gifted with a crystal, I had no idea what to do with it. I had gone in for a facial and was given a small, beautifully cut Rose Quartz gemstone as a token of appreciation for my patronage. My initial reaction was…
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