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Great news for divers and ocean-lovers! The new coral reef discovery off the Tahitian coast is surprisingly untouched by coral bleaching and remains to be pristine.

Looking for vegan or plant-based options for Chinese New Year? We've got you covered with these eight spots to get your puddings and poon chois!

Ordering takeout and delivery meals more thanks to the latest lockdown? Here are three simple ways to be more eco-friendly while doing so.

Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees shares her decades of experience and scientific studies on our closest relatives. Here are the best seven books.

For this week’s edition of ‘8Shades Of’, we’re talking to Janice Leung-Hayes – one of Hong Kong’s leading food writers (you may know her better as @e_ting!)

You can have your cheese and eat it too with these creative and tasty vegan cheese alternatives in Hong Kong.

Prada continues to make good on its eco-friendly promise with the adidas for Prada Re-Nylon collection, featuring 21 pieces of sleek, sustainable sportswear.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a “new year, new me” moment or sharing the festive spirit with a dear friend, here are some of 8Shades’ favourite handbags that are both sustainable and chic.

Impact Kommons is the first accelerator of its kind in Asia that works with tech startups on solutions that fulfil the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The TX2 initiative aimed to double the global wild tiger population by 2022, the lunar Year of the Tiger – did it succeed?

A true plant-based pioneer, Treehouse's Christian Mongendre chats with us about the changes he’s seen in Hong Kong’s vegan and plant-based landscape over the last decade.

Discover about David Attenborough and his best nature documentaries. Here you can read about the most pressing environmental issues.

From personal values to aesthetics, people get tattoos for all sorts of reasons. Read about sustainable and ethical tattooing here.

If you love the rainforest, here are eight brands to support that have a direct impact on the local ecosystems.

Calling all coffee addicts - bring the java jolt to your feet with Rens' sustainable sneakers made from upcycled coffee grounds and recycled plastic!

If you love art, fashion and sustainability, be sure to swing by the exhibition by Wear Earthero on Hollywood Road in Central.

The fast fashion industry has huge environmental impacts. Here are 13 best fast fashion quotes to inspire you into action.

As the founder of Animals Asia, Robinson has become a pioneer in her field. Jill Robinson tells you about impact of human beings on the environment.

Join the #Veganuary challenge by going plant-based for the month of January. We've handpicked the best vegan and veggie-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong to enjoy a meat-free meal!

Did you watch 'Don't Look Up' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep? Find out how to take action against climate change according to DiCaprio.