After a three-year break, the Green Warriors 2024 by Green Is The New Black is making a triumphant return. This prestigious environmental awards series, with its powerful theme “We Are Nature: Voices for the Earth,” is more than just a recognition of extraordinary individuals.
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 Star …
