The coronavirus (or Covid-19) is now a global pandemic of epic proportions. Entire countries are on lockdown. Air travel is grinding to an almost halt. Working from home is the new norm. Over half a billion children are out of school.…
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Recently launched web app Breadline is helping to fight food waste in Hong Kong. Users can use the app to track where leftover loaves and baked goods are, which they can then collect and bring to a designated charity for those in need.…
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It's probably no surprise to anyone at this point that here at Green Queen, we're big fans of Hong Kong's eco-hero and young climate activist Lance Lau. Being a solo striker of the #FridaysForFuture movement every week, Lance has since…
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In addition to bringing about frequent disasters, rising temperatures and extreme unpredictable weather events, the consequences of climate change extends to the staple foods we consume daily. One of these is coffee, which is already being…
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Michelin’s latest green campaign to introduce a new emblem for sustainable gastronomy has come under criticism for greenwashing. After digging into the Guide’s criteria for approving which restaurants could receive the green clover shaped…
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Italian eco fashion brand Save The Duck is debuting a new range of sustainable, animal-free and recyclable outerwear jackets for their Spring-Summer collection, which are made using 100% recycled materials, including recovered ocean waste…
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In an announcement made on Wednesday, Pizza Hut UK revealed that it is considering replacing all its dairy cheese with a vegan alternative in order to reduce their carbon emissions. The plan, which was unveiled at a London event, is a part…
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Every year, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) trends forecasting team publishes a report predicting the new developments that will influence the now US$4.5 trillion health and wellness industry. Titled the Future of Wellness 2020, this…
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Michelin has recently debuted a new emblem for sustainable gastronomy in its recent Michelin Guide France 2020 and Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2020. The new clover leaf icon will recognise restaurants that promote sustainable practices…
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Mango-based leather will be used in Luxtra’s new collection of cruelty-free and vegan-friendly handbags. Created in collaboration with Dutch company FruitLeather Rotterdam, the leather-like material is derived from leftover mangoes sourced…
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Unlimeat, a 100% plant-based beef product made from upcycled ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away, has just launched in Hong Kong. Made by South Korean food manufacturer Zikooin, the vegan beef alternative is made from…
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In this interview, we chat to Stefano Passarello, a serial entrepreneur known to some as the "Greater Bay Area Bio-Hacker." Stefano is also the founder and CEO of Kapuhala Retreat, Koh Samui's newest eco-wellness paradise that he hopes…
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Making a statement about sustainability, Vogue Italia, the Italian edition of the globally iconic fashion magazine, has ditched photoshoots in their January issue. In place of glossy images are 8 illustrated covers, which are intended to…
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The Golden Globes will go vegan for this year’s ceremony, which will be held this Sunday 5th January. Since 1944, the prestigious awards ceremony recognises excellence in film and television across the globe, and this year marks the very…
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This year, a whole range of companies geared up to use technology for good to develop digital solutions to some of the most pressing global issues facing our world today. In case you missed some of these, here is a roundup of all the…
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The world's scientists have not only sounded the alarm on our climate crisis, but have provided some solutions, including some dramatic global shifts that must happen now, if we are to be able to combat the biggest threat to humanity…
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Developed by the Design Center of the Philippines, Pinyapel is a specialty paper made from pineapple leaves that would otherwise go to waste, which can be used to make a number of products from coffee cups to paper shopping bags. It has…
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Bruce Friedrich, the executive director and co-founder of the Good Food Institute (GFI) is responsible for some of the most iconic plant-based startups that have disrupted the global understanding and perception of vegan meat. A former…
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Change Your Life With CBD, Vol.1 of our brand new Green Queen RELEASE Series was a huge success. It exceeded our expectations in every way, from bringing a community of people together to delve into a truly impactful wellbeing solution to…
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A baby born in 2019 will live a life that is fundamentally affected by climate change, says a new report by The Lancet commission. Due to soaring global temperatures - which are showing no signs of slowdown with carbon emissions rising…
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Earlier this year, Singapore-based agri-tech company Sustenir made headlines with its lab-grown strawberries and arugula in its hydroponic facility. Now, the startup has just expanded into Hong Kong to start vertical farming in the city,…
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