Social Network
Four eco-champions share the apps, projects and handy hacks that help them stay green
RICHARD EKKEBUS
DIRECTOR OF CULINARY OPERATIONS AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE LANDMARK MANDARIN ORIENTAL With more than 70 per cent of the world’s commercial marine fish stocks fully exploited or overfished, we’re especially committed to only sourcing sustainably. There are three apps I use regularly in my kitchen when crafting menus to understand which fish or seafood should or should not be included on our menu: the Seafood Guide by WWF Hong Kong, Australia’s Sustainable Seafood Guide and the Marine Conservation Society’s Good Fish Guide.
YOLANDA CHOY-TANG
CO-FOUNDER OF ECO DRIVE, CENTRAL WEDDINGS AND VERA WANG BRIDAL The Water for Free app is an excellent resource for when I’m running around town and need a place to refill my water bottle. It points me to spots like Can-teen in Prince’s Building or Mcdonalds in Admiralty. I also carry a recyclable tote packed with a food container, extra plastic bags and a reusable drinking bottle. You’ll be amazed at how much plastic you can save by carrying something like that around.
JACLYN TSANG
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR AT KARLA OTTO I get much of my inspiration from the eco-conscious advocates I follow on Instagram who always have amazing hacks to share, such as @livekindlyco and @plantbasednews for their plant-based meal ideas, @mama.eco who does reviews of sustainable products; and @livezero.hk, who deserves a shout out for leading the charge in promoting zero-waste awareness and opportunities within the local community.
DARYL NG DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF SINO GROUP
Like many developed cities, Hong Kong is in dire need of out-of-the-box urban solutions. We’re proud to be working on two: an awardwinning city air-purification system that—via extensive real-time testing using the Air Quality Health Index app—has proven to reduce the concentration of air pollutants in open space by 30 to 70 per cent; and a hydropower system that generates electricity from the waterflow in a building’s pipes, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 700kg a year, the equivalent of about 30 trees.