Saving the world’s wildlife one bear at a time For taking a stance against animal cruelty Jill Robinson has been a pioneer of animal welfare in Asia since 1985, spending 24 years campaigning against the cruel bear bile industry in China and Vietnam. In 1998, she founded Animals Asia, an organisation that is devoted to …
At Green Is The New Black we get to meet some seriously inspiring people. People who are changing the world with their everyday actions. We strongly believe that every little bit counts which is why we are always harping on about #LittleGreenSteps to #LiveMoreConsciously. This is our 2nd list of Green Warriors, a list which …
Making shark week green (and less scary!) For her work helping women reduce their waste and have cleaner, greener periods Together with her two sisters, she co-founded Freedom Cups, a feminine hygiene company operating a "buy one, give one" model that provides women in underprivileged communities with menstrual cups. The cups are ideal for women in …
Standing up for what she believes in For her work in wildlife conservation and environmental advocacy Eco-activist and media personality Nadya Hutagalung parlayed her 25 years in television, film, and fashion to become one of Asia’s leading voices in the Green Movement. Devoting her time and voice to environmental advocacy Nadya made headlines with building one …
Goes Zero, becomes a hero For her work promoting a Zero Waste Lifestyle Zero Waste SG is a new non-profit and non-governmental organisation dedicated to help Singapore eliminate the concept of waste, and accelerate the shift towards zero waste and the circular economy. It started as a website in 2008 providing tips and resources on …
Helping people dress green For her work advocating and promoting sustainable fashion Founded in 2009, Zhai is Singapore’s pioneer eco-friendly and vegan company with original designs focusing exclusively on natural fibres like bamboo, linen, tencel, and eucalyptus. It strives to be an environmentally responsible fashion house, offering classic and versatile pieces, without compromising on quality, …
Living proof that green can reign For promoting conscious living Sonalie Figueiras is the founder and editor-in-chief of Green Queen, Asia's largest eco wellness media platform, advocating for social & environmental change using original, inspiring content and the founder and CEO of Ekowarehouse, the global sourcing platform for certified organic products, with a mission to …
Turning trash into treasure For Educating the public on living greener lifestyles Hong Kong's "Green Mama" Lam Lai- Shan educates the public on how to live a more green lifestyle. She is a housewife who is devoted to practising green living, permacultre and meditation as well as advocating the importance of them with a vision …
Wholesome, Clean, Green Fun For going zero-waste Hannah has been on a personal zero waste challenge for two years, which basically means that she doesn't, or tries not to, purchase anything with packaging that cannot be reused, upcycled, or recycled. For her, zero waste is not about being achieving perfection, it's about understanding the bigger …
Making Mondays Green again For founding green and healthy supermarkets and encouraging people to go green at least one day of the week David Yeung is a noted environmental advocate and founder of Green Monday, an innovative social venture that takes on climate change, food insecurity, health issues and animal welfare with a diverse platform that shifts …
