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This World Water Day (March 22), learn how to conserve freshwater resources at home so that we can be kinder to the planet.

Humpback whales just have been removed from Australia's endangered species list - here's how to show your support for these gentle giants!

March 21 is the International Day of Forests, which is not only a celebration of ‘the lungs of the earth’, but a reminder to all of us to actively protect and conserve our forests.

Looking to sleep better through these uncharted times? This World Sleep Day (March 18), take heed of our top tips on how to improve your quality of sleep.

Anne-Claire Béraud of the Phenix food rescue app shares her fave veggie dishes, best eco habits and how to tackle food waste here in Hong Kong.   

Staying home doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom – with the right houseplants, you can easily turn your living space into a lush, green wonderland that'll do wonders for your health. Read more about the most calming houseplants to have at home!

Looking for some vegan food inspiration? Here are eight plant-based foodie accounts on Instagram to get some ideas for your next lockdown meal!

Moving house or relocating out of Hong Kong? Here are eight simple tips on how to make your move a more sustainable one.

Love your cuppa joe? Here are three companies that upcycle coffee by-products to help your coffee habit become more climate-friendly.

We've all heard the saying, 'There are plenty of fish in the sea," but now, you can count one more magnificent species to the list – the rose-veiled fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa).

Scarlet Johansson has teamed up with fellow entrepreneur Kate Foster to create The Outset, a minimalist, clean, vegan and cruelty-free brand. Here's what you need to know!

In the face of climate change, people are coming up with more and more unique ways fight it – from more simple ways such as reducing plastics, taking public transportation and planting more trees to creating NFTs that can help save the planet.

In the latest edition of '8Shades Of’, we speak to Chef Tina Barrat about her favourite plant-based dish and her passion for sustainability.

Addicted to lashes? We 8Shades gals have to be incredibly vigilant about which ones to go for, as they can come in a range of different materials, from synthetic – what we want to go for – to mink, silk, horsehair and even fox fur – what we want to stay away from.

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022, we're shining the spotlight on eight incredible women in Hong Kong who are championing sustainability – from food and fashion to media and more!

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022, here are eight of the world’s leading female champions of sustainability who are speaking up loudly and proudly for animals and the planet.

Will single-use plastics be a thing of the past? The answer is hopefully yes, thanks to a new global treaty to tackle plastic pollution.

Learn about the intersection of art and sustainability through our picks of some of the most intriguing artists working with sustainability.

For our latest edition of ‘8Shades Of’, we spoke to Michelle Hong, the green-fingered co-founder of Rooftop Republic, about the benefits of urban farms in Hong Kong, tips for novice gardeners and why we should all know where our food comes from.

From gardening to recycling and everything in between, here are some of the best #1shadegreener entries for 8Shades on Instagram celebrating our sustain-iversary!