Dec 7-9: The Garden Gathering The fourth annual Garden Gathering is taking place this December at Sai Yuen Farm on Cheung Chau. A celebration of women, the weekend’s intention is to gather in the spirit of sisterhood, commune with nature and take part in a lineup of more than 60 activities designed to nourish your soul - think yoga, drum jams, fire circles, holistic … [Read more...]
Profile: Yolanda Choy, Eco Drive
The head of community and corporate outreach at Eco Drive, Hong Kong’s newest advocacy group striving to reduce single-use plastic via outreach and education, Yolanda seeks to affect change on a larger scale by influencing top-level decision-makers at corporates, schools and other groups. Why is reducing plastic waste in Hong Kong so important to you? Hong Kong rarely … [Read more...]
Profile: Lisa Christensen, Hong Kong Cleanup
As the founder of Hong Kong’s first and largest cleanup organisation, Lisa empowers thousands of corporations, schools, community groups and individuals alike to clean up Hong Kong’s coastlines and country parks, increase awareness and curb the input of debris into the ocean. Tell us more about Hong Kong Cleanup. The idea is simple: we organise bespoke managed … [Read more...]
Profile: Shaun Cunningham, A Letter a Day to keep the Plastic Away
Shaun’s Impact Active Environmental Advocates Created: 1,600 Businesses Engaged to Reduce Their Waste: 1,300 Estimated Straws Saved: 1,279,000 Estimated Plastic Cutlery Saved: 766,000 Estimated Umbrella Covers Saved: 30,000 Shaun Cunningham is the founder of vegan brand Future Kind, with the mission of helping the planet shift to a plant-based diet. On the side, he … [Read more...]
Profile: Hannah Chung, The Zero Waste Challenge
Hannah Chung has been on a personal zero waste challenge for two years, and has become one of the city’s best known green ambassadors. Wherever possible, she has vowed not to purchase anything with packaging that cannot be reused, up-cycled, or recycled. Why is waste reduction so important to you? A great quote from Gary Stokes of Sea Shepherd is, “If you come … [Read more...]