ClassPass acquires Guavapass for US$4.2 million It’s been a busy few weeks for fitness platform Classpass as it announced the recent acquisition of Singapore-based Guavapass for US$4.2 million. The move will fuel the platform’s growing footprint in Asia and take over Guavapass’ customers in Hong Kong. If you previously had Guavapass credits, you’ll be automatically set up … [Read more...]
Hong Kong’s Eco Heroes
Meet Harry Chan, David Yeung, Hannah Chung, Shawn Cunningham, Lisa Christensen and Yolanda Choy. These inspiring Hongkongers are turning individual action into concrete results in our fight against plastic waste and climate change. By Zoe Belhomme Harry Chan, Ghost Net Diver Lisa Christensen, Hong Kong Cleanup Hannah Chung, The Zero Waste Challenge David … [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...]