Green Warriors 2024

GREEN WARRIORS NOMINEES 2024

At Green Is The New Black, we meet incredible individuals driving positive change through everyday actions. We believe in the power of small steps, which is why we emphasize taking #LittleGreenSteps to #LiveMoreConsciously. This year, we’re excited to introduce the Green Warriors, an environmental award series and photo exhibit showcasing those making a real difference.

Green Is The New Black is a lifestyle media and events platform that is on a mission to make conscious living mainstream and accessible. We do this through stories and curated experiences advocating for social and behavioural change, that leads to little green steps with big impact. Through our work, we are fortunate enough to meet some seriously inspiring people like the Green Warriors 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2017. Every year we select over 30 GREEN WARRIORS from around the world and celebrate the work they do through stunning portraits.

Previous Green Warriors have included: BLOND:ISH – DJ and founder of Bye Bye Plastic, Gary Bencheghib – Plastic activist and Co-Founder of Sungai Watch, Craig Leeson – Director of A Plastic Ocean, Nadya Hutagalung – model activist, David Yeung – CEO of Green Monday, Esther An – Chief Sustainability Officer of City Developments Limited, Robbie Lockie – Founder of Plant Based News, Isaias Hernandez – Queen Brown Vegan, Assaad Razzouk – The Angry Clean Energy Guy, Aditi Mayer – Sustainability activist and Storyteller, and many more.

About this year’s artistic photo series

Step into a world where the boundaries between humanity and nature dissolves, where the faces of those fighting for our planet meld seamlessly with the endangered landscapes and species they strive to protect. This year’s Green Warriors exhibition invites you to experience “We Are Nature: Voices for the Earth“, a profound visual journey crafted in collaboration with AI artists.

Through a unique fusion of portraits and nature, the exhibition highlights the intrinsic connection between us and the environment, serving as a powerful reminder that safeguarding nature is, in essence, safeguarding ourselves. Witness how these extraordinary individuals embody the spirit of preservation, becoming one with the very ecosystems they work tirelessly to save. Each element of nature intertwined with their portraits reflects a deep personal connection—be it the geographic regions they call home or their symbolic animal totems—capturing the essence of their commitment to our planet.

OUR GREEN WARRIORS

Dr. Sylvia Earle – Mission Blue, National Geographic

Dr. Earle has led more than 100 expeditions and logged over 7,000 hours underwater, including record-breaking deep-sea dives. Dr. Sylvia Earle is a renowned marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, and environmental advocate, often referred to as “Her Deepness” for her pioneering work in ocean exploration. Born in 1935, she has dedicated her life to studying the…

Sam Bencheghib – Co-Founder of Sungai Watch

Filmmaker, and co-founder of Make A Change World, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. Sam Bencheghib is an environmental activist, filmmaker, and co-founder of Make A Change World, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. Originally from Bali, Indonesia, Sam grew up witnessing firsthand…

Gary Bencheghib – Co-Founder of Sungai Watch

Environmental activist, filmmaker, and co-founder of Make A Change World, an organization dedicated to tackling plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability. Gary Bencheghib is an environmental activist, filmmaker, and co-founder of Make A Change World, an organization dedicated to tackling plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability. Born and raised in Bali, Indonesia, Gary grew up…

GREEN WARRIORS ASIA NOMINEES 2024

Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Earned two Michelin stars for 16 years, along with the Michelin Green Star for sustainability in both 2022 and 2023. Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, has elevated Amber, the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, to prestigious acclaim, consistently earning two Michelin stars for 16 years and the Michelin Green…

Roland Sharman – Founder of HKOutsider

Promotes personal growth and environmental stewardship through outdoor adventures and sustainability initiatives. Roland is a passionate outdoor enthusiast and environmentalist who has spent years exploring Hong Kong’s diverse landscapes. His adventures go beyond personal pursuits, as he actively collaborates with NGOs like EcoDrive, Adventure Cleanup, and The Last Glaciers Movement to promote sustainability and conservation.…

Marcy Trent Long – Founder of Sustainable Asia

Hosts the popular weekly RTHK3 feature Trash Talk Marcy Trent Long founded Sustainable Asia in 2018 to expand environmental journalism here in Asia. She hosts the popular weekly RTHK3 feature Trash Talk and is the executive producer of the Sustainable Asia podcast, an award-winning podcast that provides a new perspective on how countries in…

Jill Robinson, MBE – Founder Animal Asia

Animals Asia has rescued nearly 700 bears, providing them refuge in award-winning sanctuaries. Jill Robinson MBE, Dr.med.vet. h.c., has been a trailblazer in animal welfare in Asia since 1985, recognized globally for her pioneering efforts to end the bear bile industry. Born in the UK, Jill moved to Hong Kong in 1985 and worked with…

Maaike Steinebach, CEO and Founder FemTech Future Limited

Founding Femtech Future Limited to champion women’s health innovation in the workplace. Maaike has over two decades of leadership experience in financial services and technology, holding executive roles across Asia with Fortis Bank, ABN Amro, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. In 2018, she co-founded both the Fintech Association and the Women Chief Executive Network in…

Anushka Purohit – Founder Breer Hong Kong

Entrepreneurial drive to address food waste by upcycling surplus bread into craft beer. Recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List and Tatler Gen T Honoree. Anushka is a passionate and ambitious entrepreneur, known for her role as CEO and Co-founder of Breer, a Hong Kong-based startup that upcycles surplus bread from bakeries and restaurants…

Carla Martinesi – Founder of Chomp

Award-winning app to reduce food waste by connecting unsold food from businesses with eco-conscious consumers, saving over 100,000 kg of food since 2021. Carla is the Founder of CHOMP, Hong Kong’s award-winning app that combats food waste by connecting F&B businesses with eco-conscious consumers. Growing up between Hong Kong and Switzerland, she developed a deep…

Andy Li, Founder Missing Link Project Series

Launched the “Missing Link” project series, starting with a polyfoam recycling scheme aimed at addressing Hong Kong’s plastic recycling challenges. Andy Li holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Hazards from the University of Portsmouth (2009) and an MSc (Eng) in Sustainable Waste Management from the University of Leeds (2010). With over 12 years of experience…

Denise Ho, Founder Kitdo

Collaborated with sustainable fashion brands, focusing on zero-waste and upcycling techniques. Denise is an entrepreneur and fashion industry expert with 18 years of experience as a stylist for magazines and celebrities like James Franco, Luke Evans, and Michelle Yeoh. She has also collaborated with sustainable fashion brands, focusing on zero-waste and upcycling techniques. In 2021,…