BrocNBells fitness networking platform launches in Hong Kong A new social platform that combines friendship and fitness is launching in Hong Kong! Fresh out of Singapore with a presence in Jakarta and Thailand, BrocNBells allows people to connect IRL at their favourite healthy hangouts and fitness classes. Whether you’re looking for friends, workout buddies or a romantic … [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: 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...]