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A woman bleeds for an average of 2535 days in her lifetime, the equivalent to approximately seven years. Yet, the lack of access to sanitary products and menstrual hygiene products affects over 800 million women a day. Period poverty is a very real and severe phenomenon which contributes to climate change and inequality. In this article, I address this issue and one thing we can do to alleviate it.
While consumption, or “green growth” will never be the solution to climate change or environmental degradation, these are great alternatives for when you are already searching for shoes, soap, food, or whatever it may be. These are some small, local eco-conscious brands and businesses that are paving the way for more ethical and sustainable consumption in Hong Kong.
A plant-based diet clearly still makes a massive difference in terms of climate change, but we just need to extend this conversation past the simple decision of what types of food we should and should not eat, to the way our food is cultivated, sourced, and consumed. This conversation must include the topic of what we do after we eat—and with the food that fails to make it to our bodies.
In 2014, a UK-based organization coined the term Veganuary to encourage individuals to begin the year (and/or decade!) with a conscious effort to eliminate all animal products from their diets. But whether you’re a flexitarian, vegetarian, pescatarian or hardcore meat eater, this transition can be daunting. Therefore, here is a list of ten tips that I found effective to guide you on this journey.
You’re about to have a meal with a group of non-vegans? You’re afraid of having no options but don’t want to appear selfish by suggesting a fully vegan restaurant? As vegans, we’ve all been there before. This post will guide you to all the best vegan-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong—where people with different dietary preferences will have no trouble finding their respective cups of tea.
As many of you may already know, Hong Kong is notorious for its sticky humid weather during the Summer season. While intermittently stepping into air-conditioned rooms is one method of diminishing the heat, a more enjoyable alternative is turning to the refreshing taste of cold ice cream. Thankfully, the Hong Kong-based brand, Happy Cow, is combating this issue by offering products that boast the same irresistible flavour, plus the added benefit of being free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten and cholesterol.
Mid-autumn festival is an important occasion that serves as an essential time to celebrate family and friends over the traditional treat of mooncakes. Unfortunately, the conventional method of creating these treats involves the use of ingredients such as egg, dairy and lard, deeming them unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians alike. Being cast aside because you can’t indulge in traditional celebratory treats with your friends and family members is unfortunately a common occurrence among many—which is why I am excited to be introducing a brand of VEGAN mooncakes in this post!
Serving as a major platform for global finance to enter China's reformed economy, Hong Kong's financial district has established its role as one of Asia's most important financial centers. However, conventional banks are among the biggest investors in the causes of climate change, and Hong Kong is no different. Our economy, much of which is situated in the central business district between Central and Admiralty, is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.