Published: February 20, 2026

Champion of Change: Chef Peggy Chan on Building Regenerative Food Systems

by: The Beat Asia

by: The Beat Asia

Published:
February 20, 2026

In a region where culinary excellence is often defined by innovation on the plate, Chef Peggy Chan has long championed a deeper measure of impact… one that begins with soil.

Chef, restaurateur, and sustainability advocate, Chef Peggy has helped reshape Asia’s food conversation, moving it beyond trends toward regeneration, reciprocity, and long-term systems change. In 2012, she founded Grassroots Pantry (GP) in Hong Kong to spotlight the benefits of whole food plant-based cuisine and raise awareness about inequities in the food system. Long before plant-based dining became mainstream, GP has been setting a new standard for conscious hospitality with its 2019 sustainability report recognized by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ESCAP as a best practice case study.

The following year, the chef launched Grassroots Initiatives Consultancy to guide foodservice professionals toward practices that support both human and planetary health. She’s also a two-time TEDx speaker, World Economic Forum Global Shapers Hong Kong alumna, a Hong Kong Environmental Excellence Awardee, and, most recently, the inaugural Champions of Change Awardee at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants this 2026- making her one of the region’s leading voices in regenerative food systems.

In our latest Yes, Chef exclusive, Chef Peggy talked about how her early days in hospitality and personal journey through health led her to see food as a tool for healing and systems change. She also reflects on founding Zero Foodprint Asia, why soil restoration is central to climate action, and why the future of food depends not on individual heroes but on rebuilding the systems that sustain us all.

Peggy Chan, Executive Director of Zero Foodprint Asia, Champions of Change Awardee at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awardee — Courtesy of Peggy Chan

Hi Chef Peggy! Can you share how you first got started in the industry?

I entered the food world early, working as a barista at 16 at the first Starbucks to open in Hong Kong (2000). Culinary school followed soon after, encouraged by a guidance counsellor who believed structure might help channel my teenage rebelliousness.

I only truly fell in love with cooking after graduating. In my early twenties, while navigating depression, I came to food through health rather than ambition, exploring it alongside yoga, Ayurveda, and traditional medicine systems.

The kitchen became a place of agency and care, and what began as personal healing evolved into a lifelong calling.

How did your culinary journey eventually lead you to founding and leading Zero Foodprint Asia?

Restaurants gave me a front-row view of both the power and the extractive nature of our food systems.

As a chef and restaurateur, I began to see the limits of “doing better” at the plate alone. Zero Foodprint Asia grew out of a deeper question: how can the hospitality industry actively reciprocate with the systems it depends on?

It was a shift away from simply telling people what to eat, toward collective, structural action that supports how food is grown—moving beyond chemicals and monocultures, repairing what we have already damaged, and honoring the farmers and ecosystems that sustain us.

Grassroots Pantry was one of the first plant-centric dining destinations in Hong Kong. How did your early focus on plant-based cuisine inform your later sustainability activism?

Grassroots Pantry was my way of highlighting the creativity of plant-based food beyond mock meats. Working closely with plants made it clear that taste and nutrition begin in the soil. When ingredients are grown well, very little needs to be done in the kitchen. Improving soil health by removing chemicals and going beyond organic naturally makes food more nutritious. That understanding shaped my sustainability work: rather than asking chefs or diners to make harder, and often the more expensive choices, partnering with the industry to team up with farmers is one of the fastest ways to regenerate land at scale—improving ecosystem services, increasing supply, and making good, clean food more accessible and affordable for more people.

Running a restaurant showed me both the possibilities and the constraints of change at an individual level. It made clear that chefs can be educators, but systems need collective action. Grassroots Pantry gave me the confidence, and later a personal sense of responsibility, to think beyond my own kitchen.

A photo of sustainable and healthy dishes — Photo from Facebook/ Grassroots Pantry

Zero Foodprint Asia emphasizes soil health and regenerative agriculture. How did you come to see soil restoration as a central strategy in the fight against climate change?

Soil restoration was never separate from my other climate work around food literacy and plant-based nutrition. I’ve long understood that how we grow our food directly affects its health and nutritional value, which is why I have been a long-standing supporter of organic over conventional agriculture.

However, over the past decade, it became clear that organic certification alone is not enough. Farmers have shared that while organic practices support crop growth, reliance on “quick fix” systems has gradually depleted their soils of vital life, leaving crops increasingly vulnerable to pests and diseases.

One of our key suppliers, a former doctor turned vegetable farmer in Jiangxi, often spoke about why crops grown in Hong Kong lack nutritional depth due to poor soil health. Unfortunately, the organic certification does little to support farmers to actively rebuild soil health or restore biodiversity above and below ground. Crucially, organic certification has added cost burdens for farmers and pushed prices higher for consumers.

Regenerative farming goes further by restoring biodiversity, improving soil function, and enhancing nutrition, while creating a more resilient and accessible food system. But to make regeneration possible at scale, we have to move beyond the idea that consumer choice alone will make regenerative food widely available, because after more than 60 years, only less than 2% of global arable land is certified organic. It’s a clear signal that demand-led approaches by themselves are not enough to transform agricultural systems anytime soon.

Regenerative practices also have the ability to draw down carbon, making them one of the most powerful yet underutilized climate tools available. Techniques such as cover cropping, composting, and reduced tillage actively sequester CO₂ while rebuilding soil structure. Soils rich in organic matter retain water and nutrients more effectively, strengthening crops against climate shocks, which is something we’ve witnessed repeatedly across our Restore farms in Hong Kong. Food and agriculture do not have to be part of the climate problem; they can be a central part of the solution.

Can you share an example of a project or community where regenerative farming has made a measurable impact on both ecology and farmer livelihoods?

One clear example is our work with smallholder rice farmers through the Astungkara Way project in Bali. While yields typically dip during the early transition from conventional to organic practices, participating farmers using regenerative complex rice systems were able to recover to pre-transition levels within several planting cycles, with greater yield stability over time.

By eliminating synthetic inputs and integrating regenerative techniques, including ducks for natural pest control, farmers reduced input costs by nearly 40% and labor costs by around 12%. Combined with premium rice sales and diversified income from secondary crops, this translated into a more than 30% increase in net profit.

Ecologically, soil organic carbon increased from 2.05% to 2.58% after four cycles, a significant gain in a system where even maintaining soil carbon is difficult. The fields also showed improved water quality, lower heavy metal residues, and higher biodiversity, with insect diversity scores approaching healthy benchmark levels. Beyond the data, the most meaningful change has been the growth in farmer confidence and long-term autonomy.

A photo of two women farming — Photo from Facebook/ Grassroots Pantry

What have been the biggest opportunities and challenges in getting industry partners on board, particularly on the 1% pledge model that invites restaurants to contribute a portion of sales?

The strength of the 1% pledge lies in its simplicity.

It meets businesses where they are; is easy to adopt, scalable, and operationally light. It doesn’t require immediate changes to sourcing practices, although those are always encouraged, and it comes at no cost to operators, as the 1% is added directly to the bill.

The main challenge is awareness. Regenerative farming can feel distant to urban businesses and diners, and its long-term benefits require foresight. Causes with immediate, visible outcomes are often easier to support. That said, once partners understand the collective nature of the model and see that it is credible and impact-driven, many choose to stay engaged over the long term.

How do you approach education and outreach both with chefs who have not yet embraced sustainability and with consumers who may be unaware of regenerative agriculture?

With chefs, I focus on practicality and peer leadership, showing how restaurants can effortlessly redirect a small portion of revenue toward better farming, something most in the industry already values. With consumers, the approach is storytelling and accessibility. Regenerative agriculture can feel abstract, but food is universal, so we start with what people already care about.

A photo of a healthy plate — Photo from Facebook/ Grassroots Pantry

Your work spans restaurants, consultancy, NGO leadership, and public speaking. How do you find synergy among these roles, and what keeps you motivated across such varied platforms?

They’re really all different expressions of the same question: how do we build food systems that sustain life?

Consultancy keeps me grounded in real-world constraints, while NGO work gives me space to test ideas at a systems level. As for public speaking, it was never something I set out to do and I’m still very crowd-shy. But over time, I realized the restaurant gave me a platform to share ideas and create change, and that motivated me to work on communicating those ideas more clearly so they could reach a wider audience.

Looking back at your journey from culinary school to launching Grassroots Pantry and beyond, what are the key decisions or turning points that defined your path?

Realizing early on that corporate life wasn’t for me pushed me toward a more hands-on exploration of sustainability through hospitality. Opening a plant-centric restaurant before it was mainstream challenged the status quo, and later, closing it was an equally important decision when I knew my work needed to evolve.

Choosing to build an organization rather than a personal brand was another defining shift. Each turning point required letting go of certainty and trusting the direction of the work.

What does receiving the inaugural Champions of Change Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants mean to you personally?

It’s deeply humbling. Not because it recognizes me, but because it acknowledges the farmers who care for the soil, the ecosystems, and the systems that sustain us, and because it shows that chefs can play a meaningful role in that conversation.

What message do you hope it sends to the hospitality industry?

That impact doesn’t have to sit outside excellence, and that responsibility and creativity can coexist. And that leadership today is as much about stewardship as it is about innovation.

How do you plan to use the award and its associated platform or grant to further the mission of Zero Foodprint Asia?

Visibility helps bring more partners to the table, especially in regions where regenerative agriculture is still under-resourced. The platform allows us to scale trust, not just funding.

What do you think distinguishes your approach and philosophy from others in the industry?

I’m less focused on disruption and more on repair. Less about personal recognition, more about building the collective infrastructure that makes food systems work. The world doesn’t need another hero in the kitchen. It needs systems that actually sustain people and the planet.

What structural shifts do you hope to see in food and hospitality over the next decade?

True cost accounting in food, stronger links between hospitality and agriculture, and policies that reward regeneration rather than extraction.

What’s next for you?

I’m deepening regional work in Southeast Asia, especially around farmer transition and industry education. Also, I’m continuing to build bridges, helping chefs, farmers, and communities work together so good intentions actually translate into impact.

To know more, follow Chef Peggy Chan on Instagram. You can also check out Zero Foodprint Asia’s initiatives on the website or Instagram page.

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Published: November 10, 2025

Jacqueline Chak’s Circular Design Vision for a More Thoughtful World

by: The Beat Asia

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by: The Beat Asia

Published:
November 10, 2025

TEDxTinHauWomen 2025 returns to Hong Kong this November at WestK’s Xiqu Centre with a powerful theme: Reframe — a call to amplify voices that challenge norms and inspire change. This year’s lineup brings together innovators, advocates, and creators reshaping how we think about leadership, sustainability, and community.

One of those voices is Jacqueline Chak, Co-founder of sustainable lifestyle brand reEDIT and design studio EDITECTURE, whose talk centers on a bold idea: “Giving objects an ‘afterlife’ is an act of rebellion against a disposable world.”

The Beat Asia had the opportunity to talk to Jacqueline to explore her vision for circular design, the challenges of Hong Kong’s "culture of convenience," the emotional weight of giving objects an “afterlife,” and her hopes for a more thoughtful world.

Jacqueline’s journey began in architecture school, where a project designing a recycling paper factory sparked a fascination with materiality.

“The way I was trained to look at material and structure influences the way I explore and develop our own materiality study and research,” she says.

After honing her craft at Foster + Partners in London and Bow-Wow Atelier in Japan, Jacqueline returned to Hong Kong to launch EDITECTURE and later reEDIT. Today, her work spans architecture, fashion, and art — all connected by a single mission: to transform waste into design legacies, not landfill.

Jacqueline's previous work for JINGSLOW — Courtesy of Jacqueline Chak

Her commitment to sustainability extends far beyond design studios. At reEDIT, Jacqueline is preparing to launch HOMEDIT, a transformable mobile home that will be gifted to Hong Kong’s homeless community this Christmas. “We are proud to be gifting these units to the homeless community this Christmas, embodying our core belief that design's greatest value is in serving human needs.”

Meanwhile, Edit Academy is planting seeds of change early, teaching children to see resources as transformable. And then there’s TIDE, her new charity foundation, which will channel efforts into expanding this work globally. More than side projects, they’re proof that sustainability, for Jacqueline, is as much about people as it is about materials.

Her ideas are bold, but they’re grounded in practical action — from HOMEDIT mobile homes for the homeless to Edit Academy programs shaping the next generation. In our conversation, Jacqueline shared more about her philosophy, her process, and why reframing isn’t just for design — it’s a life lens. Here’s what she told us.

What inspired reEDIT, and how does it reflect your philosophy of reframing design?

Jacqueline's previous work for LOCCITANE — Courtesy of Jacqueline Chak

We first started with sustainable solutions for our interior and architectural work such as using upcycled material for our construction projects. And then we started creating our own upcycled materials for a client.

Then, we looked into solutions on how we can pre-design and post-design to provide options and designs to make our [builds last] even longer and have more than one life. [Our aim was] to be the bridge and connector between our commercial client and the community so that projects can have more than one use and one life.

Does your training in architecture influence how you approach materiality and structure?

When I was in architecture school, I designed a recycling paper factory to use recycled paper to create design, but I did not actually look at any solutions for upcycling plastic. However, the way I was trained to look at material and structure does influence the way I explore and develop our own materiality study and research, and also the study of engineering and architectural structure.

What’s the most unexpected material or object you’ve ever worked with— and what was the result like?

Jacqueline's previous work for LOJEL — Courtesy of Jacqueline Chak

The reason I love recycled and upcycled material is that every single piece of product is unique — not one single piece of upcycled plastic is the same, so it is a surprise every time we explore a new product or material. One of the examples of working with upcycled glass for our upcycled horse display is incredible.

Upcycled metal is also very surprising and unexpected. The mix is different every single time and that’s what so special about the outcome.

Your work spans architecture, fashion, and art. What connects these disciplines when it comes to sustainability?

What connects them is a shared material reality and a common goal: to transform our relationship with physical stuff.

In all three, we make choices about what we extract, how we assemble it, and where it ends up. The connection is seeing waste as a design flaw and regarding every material as a nutrient for the next cycle. Whether a building, a garment, or a sculpture or a product, the sustainable approach asks: Can it be disassembled? Can it be repurposed? It’s about creating legacies, not landfill, across every scale of human creation.

What does “reframing” mean to you beyond design—does it apply to how you live, lead, or even fail?

Jacqueline's previous work for UBS 2024 — Courtesy of Jacqueline Chak

Absolutely. To me, reframing is a fundamental life lens. It’s not just redesigning objects but re-authoring my perspective.

In leadership, it means viewing team disagreements not as conflict, but as a diversity of thought essential for innovation. When I fail, reframing allows me to see it not as a definitive end, but as an integral part of the iteration process that ultimately leads to a more resilient solution. It transforms every experience into material for growth. It is exactly what reEDIT is about. Making things and designs that last.

Do you see Hong Kong as fertile ground for sustainable design — or are there unique challenges?

Hong Kong is a dynamic hub for sustainable design, fueled by a vibrant community of innovators and growing environmental awareness.

The city hosts global initiatives like the Redress Design Award and is strengthening its policy framework with plastic bans and sustainability reporting.

However, our high-density urban environment presents distinct challenges. The lack of spacious workshops and high operating costs demand ultra-efficient, compact design processes.

More importantly, Hong Kong’s culture of convenience and disposability pushes us to create designs that are not just sustainable, but also deeply desirable and convenient, proving that an eco-conscious lifestyle can be seamless and stylish. This unique context forces us to innovate smarter, making sustainability accessible for all.

What do you hope audiences take away from your TEDx talk — especially those who don’t consider themselves “design people”?

I hope they leave seeing the world differently.

You don't need to be a "design person" to be a co-author in our world's story. I want them to look at a discarded object and not see trash, but a potential new chapter. It’s a mindset shift from passive consumer to active creator.

My core message is that sustainability isn't about sacrifice; it's about creativity and respect. Every choice to reimage, repair, repurpose, or demand better is a vote for a more thoughtful world. I want to empower them with the simple idea that they hold the power to grant things an afterlife, starting with the objects in their own home.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Want to hear more? Get your ticket for TEDxTinHauWomen 2025 this November at Xiqu Centre via CityLine and catch Jacqueline Chak live. Her talk will challenge how you see waste — and inspire you to reframe design as a tool for creativity and respect.

For more information about Jacqueline Chak’s work, follow her on Linkedin and Instagram, while you can also explore her projects through the Instagram accounts linked in her profile. Visit TEDxTinHauWomen's website for more information about the event this year.

TEDxTinHau Women 2025 Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre Wed, November 12
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM TEDxTinHau Women 2025 returns on November 12 at Xiqu Centre, showcasing eight dynamic speakers under the theme "Reframe", exploring fresh perspectives on resilience, identity, design, and innovation.

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Published: October 09, 2025

Dr. Joey Chan on How lululemon is Changing the Way We Experience Fashion

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by: The Beat Asia

Published:
October 09, 2025

In fashion, what’s old doesn’t have to mean out. As more people rethink the way they shop, lululemon is stepping up to prove that pre-loved can be just as stylish, high-performing, and meaningful as brand new. Through its circular fashion initiatives, the brand is blending innovation with intention, and giving garments a second life while inspiring customers to make more mindful choices.

Leading this shift in the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan markets is Dr. Joey Chan, Market Director at lululemon. Since joining the brand in 2021, Dr. Joey has brought her extensive luxury retail background and personal passion for sustainability to the forefront, helping shape lululemon’s regional journey toward a more circular future.

We caught up with the director to talk about lululemon’s “Like New” campaign, which recently launched its second phase in Hong Kong. This initiative featured a product take-back activation and a resale pop-up event, which aims to promote circular fashion and combat textile waste. From design strategies that ensure durability to partnerships that make garment renewal possible, she gives us a closer look at how lululemon is changing the way we experience fashion — one thoughtfully worn piece at a time.

Hi Dr. Joey! lululemon products are known to be durable and hold up well, even second-hand. How does the brand ensure long-lasting quality?

At lululemon, product quality is at the core of everything we do. As a premium athletic retailer, we know our guests value longevity and performance in the products they invest in. That’s why we’re committed to designing apparel that not only meets high-performance standards but also stands the test of time, and is better for people and the planet.

We are working towards building a more circular business by designing solutions at key stages of the product life cycle, which include integrating preferred materials, such as recycled or plant-based materials, into our products; designing products for extended use and recyclability; offering resale and repair programs to give our guests opportunities to extend the use of their lululemon products; and advancing the textile-to-textile recycling industry through our investments and partnerships.

How do you integrate lululemon’s sustainability values, like durability and mindful design, into customer experiences?

Our sustainability values come to life through initiatives like “Like New,” which has just been piloted in Hong Kong. It’s a small but meaningful step toward extending the life of our garments and reducing environmental impact. More importantly, 100% of net profits from “Like New” (or 2% of revenue) are reinvested into sustainability initiatives as part of our ongoing effort to support more responsible retail practices.

We also offer an always-on Repairs program across all our Hong Kong stores, which helps guests extend the life of their garments and deepen their connection with the brand.

A Girl shopping — Photo from Facebook/lululemon

Congratulations on launching Phase 2 of the "Like New" campaign in HK! Can you share a little bit more about the experience with us and why such initiatives are important for building a more circular fashion economy?

We’re grateful for the opportunity to launch Phase 2 of our “Like New” pilot as part of our broader commitment to circularity. lululemon products are designed to last, which makes them well-suited for recommerce and extending their lifecycle.

This phase encouraged guests to rethink, revive, and rediscover their lululemon gear, offering meaningful ways to refresh their wardrobes while contributing to a healthier planet. Our partnership with Redress has been instrumental in piloting the program locally, allowing us to better understand guest response and refine our approach. Phase 2 has also given us valuable insights that will help shape what’s next, and we’re excited to keep learning and evolving as we look ahead to Phase 3.

Can you elaborate more on how your partnership with Redress has enabled you to efficiently assess and clean pre-loved activewear?

Redress has been an invaluable partner in our “Like New” pilot. As a trusted and reputable organization with deep experience in circular fashion, their support has enabled us to efficiently assess and clean pre-loved activewear. All items collected during Take-back activations are sorted and professionally cleaned. Garments with minor defects are repaired by local vendors, while those that meet our resale standards are featured in our “Like New” pop-up shop.

Meanwhile, items that don’t meet resale criteria but retain performance integrity are donated to Crossroads, and products from other brands are handled by Redress for resale, donation, or downcycling. Thanks to this system, less than 5% of collected items end up in landfills.

Recycled Fashion — Photo from Website/lululemon

That’s amazing! Is lululemon looking to build its own such garment sorting and processing facilities for the HK, Macau, and Taiwan markets?

We’re continuing to learn from this pilot and explore what’s possible. While we don’t have immediate plans to build our own sorting and processing facilities, we’re committed to growing our capabilities in ways that support our long-term sustainability goals.

In your markets, how are consumers responding to sustainability messaging?

We’ve been encouraged by the positive response to our “Like New” pilot in Hong Kong. In just a few months, we’ve collected over 3,800 garments, which shows that when given a convenient and thoughtful platform, our guests are ready to support more sustainable choices.

The engagement we experienced through this program reinforces the importance of circular initiatives in helping reduce environmental impact and extend the life of our products. It also gives us valuable insights into how we can continue to evolve the program to better meet the needs of our guests and our planet.

Moreover, our collaboration with Redress helps us reach a wider community and promote circular fashion. Combined with our Repairs program, which launched last year in all Hong Kong stores, we’re empowering guests to extend the life of their garments. We’ll continue to explore new ways to share our sustainability efforts and encourage more mindful choices.

Is there a myth about pre-loved or circular fashion you’d like to debunk?

One common misconception is that pre-loved clothing is worn out or outdated. But that is not the case with us. Through our partnership with Redress, we’ve established a rigorous process to inspect, sort, clean, and resell eligible items. Only gently worn lululemon apparel and bags that meet our quality standards, meaning free from damage, pilling, or discoloration, are selected for resale.

Items with minor defects are repaired by local vendors to restore them to wearable condition, while those that don’t meet resale standards but still retain performance integrity are donated to our partner Crossroads. This ensures every item is given a second life in the most responsible way possible.

Guests who visited our “Like New” pop-up were pleasantly surprised to find trendy and classic lululemon pieces in excellent condition. It’s proof that circular fashion can be both stylish and sustainable.

lululemon has set global sustainability goals across its three pillars. How are these translated into tangible efforts or campaigns in your markets?

lululemon’s sustainability journey is guided by our Impact Agenda. Locally, we bring these commitments to life through initiatives including “Like New,” our Repairs program, and strategic partnerships with organizations like Redress.

One of our key goals under Be Planet is to ensure that by 2030, 100% of our products are made with sustainable materials and end-of-use solutions. These efforts are designed to build a healthier future for our guests, our communities, and the planet.

Garments dropbox — Photo from Website/lululemon

You’re a dedicated sustainability advocate. How do you bring that advocacy into your leadership? And how does it influence the way you engage teams and customers in the region?

Sustainability is more than a professional responsibility; it’s a personal passion. I believe in leading by example and often remind my team of the motto: “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” As a leader in the athletic apparel space, we have a unique opportunity to drive change.

At lululemon, we empower our guests to refresh their gear in meaningful ways and embrace mindful movement, not just for personal wellbeing, but for the planet. I encourage our teams to think creatively, act with purpose, and engage our communities in building a circular, community-led future for fashion.

Looking ahead, are there any material innovations or design strategies lululemon is prioritizing to further its sustainability commitments?

We’re currently focused on successfully piloting “Like New” in Hong Kong to inform future scaling across the region. This includes exploring new circular initiatives and expanding our sustainability efforts. These strategies are aligned with our long-term goals under the Impact Agenda.

As for consumer upcoming campaigns, stay tuned! We have exciting initiatives on the horizon that will further engage our guests in meaningful ways and continue to support our sustainability commitments.

You can learn more about the initiative here or follow lululemon Hong Kong on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

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Hong Kong/ Terra/ Sustainability

Published: September 19, 2025

CHOMP Partners with Whiskers N Paws to Reduce Waste on Pet Perishables

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by: The Beat Asia

Published:
September 19, 2025

The award-winning food-saving app, CHOMP , is rolling out a new category — this time helping cut down waste on perfectly good pet food and supplies.

This expansion is in collaboration with one of Hong Kong’s largest pet retailers, Whispers N Paws, whose two locations, Ap Lei Chau and Lohas Park, will now be available via the CHOMP app. Users will now be able to access pet food, treats, supplements, and other perishable items that are nearing their Best Before Date at a 50% discounted rate. The aim of the partnership is to help reduce the amount of edible and usable items from ending up in landfill.

“We are delighted to welcome Whiskers N Paws to CHOMP. Like with human food, if pet food remains unsold, it often passes its best before date and ends up in landfill, contributing CO2 emissions to the atmosphere,” shared Carla Martinesi, Founder and CEO of CHOMP. “Through this partnership, we hope to see people embrace sustainable shopping for their pets, try new foods and products for their furry friends, and welcome animal lovers to our community of CHOMPIONS.”

Pet owner — Photo from Facebook/Whiskers N Paws

The Hong Kong app was launched in 2021 and is primarily known as a food-saving app, partnering with over 250 vendors from the Food & beverage sector, which includes cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and stores like The Optimist, The Astor, Levain Bakery, and TreeHouse. Over the past four years, CHOMP expanded its waste-saving mission into homewares and has partnered with other types of businesses that sell perishable goods, such as flowers and skincare. This new partnership with Whiskers N Paws is the company’s foray into pet goods.

“At Whiskers N Paws, we are always striving for ways to innovate, be more sustainable, and reach new customers. We feel that our new partnership with CHOMP helps us meet all three of those goals,” said Sylvana Lee, Head of Marketing at Whiskers N Paws.

“Over the years, we have realized that whilst donated goods are valuable, it’s financial support that makes a real impact for them, which is why we have our Paws For Good program that raises money for local animal charities. This has given us some paws-for-thought on what can be done with products that aren’t always needed by charities, but can bring joy to other pets in Hong Kong. We hope this partnership with CHOMP can bridge that gap.”

The CHOMP app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store. You can also follow CHOMP on Facebook and Instagram or visit Whiskers N Paws’ Facebook and Instagram pages to know more about their products.

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Hong Kong/ Fashionista/ Style

Published: September 18, 2025

Redress Design Award 2025 Unveils Global Talent in Hong Kong for the Future

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by: The Beat Asia

Published:
September 18, 2025

If fashion is a mirror of society, then one of the runways at CENTRESTAGE in Hong Kong just reflected something bold, urgent, and refreshingly hopeful. The Redress Design Award 2025, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, returned this September with a powerful message: creativity can be circular.

CENTRESTAGE 2025 — Instagram/ CENTRESTAGE

Hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the finale brought together ten emerging designers from across the globe, each selected for their innovative approach to reducing fashion waste.

The event was part of CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion showcase, where country pavilions like the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia added vibrant cultural context to the international spotlight.

Carla Zhang and Hugo Dumas — Courtesy of Redress Design Award

This year marked a historic first: two joint First Prize winners were crowned.

Hugo Dumas from France impressed judges with a zero-waste collection focused on regeneration and recyclability, while Carla Zhang from Mainland China presented handwoven pieces crafted from surplus cords and yarns sourced from factories. Both winners will receive mentorship from fashion icon Flora Cheong-Leen and present their work at GREENEXT Expo 2025 in Shanghai.

Mara San Pedro and her collection — Courtesy of Redress Design Award

Nathan Moy and his collection — Courtesy of Redress Design Award

Other standout awards included the People’s Choice, won by Mara San Pedro from the Philippines, and the Hong Kong Best Prize, awarded to Nathan Moy. The full roster of finalists featured talents from South Korea, South Africa, Germany, Canada, the USA, and more — each pushing boundaries in sustainable design.

Founded by Hong Kong-based NGO Redress, the award is more a competition and a movement. With over 330 alumni and 23,000 designers educated globally, Redress continues to challenge the fashion industry’s reliance on virgin materials and landfill-bound textiles. Even the collections were shipped using DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, reducing carbon emissions.

As fashion grapples with its environmental footprint, these designers are proving that style and sustainability can, and must, coexist.

Explore the finalists and their collections at Redress’ website, and witness how the next generation is stitching a new narrative for fashion by staying tuned with Redress’s Instagram and Facebook.

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Hong Kong/ Terra/ Sustainability

Published: September 12, 2025

Nicole Tung Wins Carmignac Award: Exposing Southeast Asia’s Hidden Crisis

by: The Beat Asia

Photo by Nicole Tung for Fondation Carmignac

by: The Beat Asia

Published:
September 12, 2025

What happens when one of the world’s most fearless photojournalists turns her lens toward the sea? You get a story that’s as haunting as it is urgent. Hong Kong-born photographer Nicole Tung has been named the laureate of the 15th Carmignac Photojournalism Award for her nine-month investigation into illegal fishing and labor abuse across Southeast Asia.

Born and raised in Hong Kong and now based in Istanbul, the New York University graduate is known for documenting war zones and refugee camps from Syria to Ukraine.

Tung’s latest work dives into a different kind of battlefield beneath the waves, with her reporting spanning Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, where she uncovered a shadowy industry marked by environmental devastation and human rights violations. From debt bondage aboard foreign-owned vessels to the rollback of labor reforms in Thailand, her images reveal the human cost of industrial overfishing.

Nicole Tung's nine-month investigation into illegal fishing and labor abuse across Southeast Asia. — Courtesy of Nicole Tung for Fondation Carmignac

It’s more about people rather than politics. Tung’s portraits of dock workers, fishers, and families offer a rare glimpse into lives hidden from view. In Palawan, she captured how Chinese maritime dominance has pushed local fishers out of ancestral waters, slashing incomes and forcing many to abandon their trade. In Indonesia, she documented the shark trade, where meat is sold locally while fins and bones are exported to Hong Kong and China for cosmetics and traditional medicine.

Her work also touches on the global seafood supply chain, tracing fish from small coastal canneries to sushi counters in Tokyo. It’s a wake-up call: the choices we make at the dinner table ripple across oceans and communities.

Founded in 2009 by financier and philanthropist Édouard Carmignac, the Carmignac Photojournalism Award was created in response to a crisis in global media and in support of investigative storytelling. Each year, the award funds a long-form photo reportage focused on human rights or geopolitical issues, offering full production support from the Fondation Carmignac. Laureates are selected by an international jury of editors, curators, and regional experts who ensure the chosen project reflects both artistic merit and journalistic urgency.

Past winners have exposed everything from migrant slavery in Libya to gender-based violence in Afghanistan. With exhibitions held at major institutions across Europe, the award has become one of the most respected platforms for socially engaged photojournalism today.

Nicole Tung’s award-winning series debuted at the Visa pour l’Image festival in France and will be exhibited globally. It’s a powerful reminder that storytelling isn’t just about what we see, it’s about what we choose to see.

For more information about the series and related exhibitions, check out the Carmignac Photojournalism Award’s website, and follow the Instagram of Nicole Tung, Carmignac Photojournalism Award, and Visa pour l'Image.

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Hong Kong/ The List/ What's On

Published: September 05, 2025

lululemon's ‘Like New' Pilot Hosts Pop-Up Resale, Workshops, and a Party

by: The Beat Asia

Photo by lululemon/Website

by: The Beat Asia

Published:
September 05, 2025

lululemon is redefining the future of fashion with pre-loved garments. From Sept. 17 to 21, 2025, the brand will host its "Like New" Pop-Up Event at PMQ , Central, inviting the public to shop curated pre-loved activewear, join hands-on workshops, and celebrate mindful movement through a run & coffee party.

'Like New Pop-Up' will be hosted at PMQ this September — Photo from Website/lululemon

The pop-up marks Phase 2 of lululemon’s "Like New" pilot in Hong Kong, following a successful Phase 1 product take-back initiative held from April to August. During that phase, over 3,800 gently worn items were collected across select stores, sorted by Redress, a Hong Kong-based nonprofit championing circular fashion, and prepared for resale or repair.

V Cycle supported reverse logistics, ensuring all items were responsibly consolidated and delivered for sorting. Unsellable or unsold pieces will be donated to Crossroads or redirected to local communities in need.

'Like New' circulation process — Photo from Website/lululemon

Now, lululemon is unveiling the results with a professionally cleaned and restored collection of high-quality gear, available for purchase at the pop-up. The event is powered by a meaningful collaboration with Redress, with lululemon pledging to donate either 100% of net profits or 2% of revenue (whichever is higher) to support sustainable fashion initiatives.

In the initiative’s series of events, guests can also participate in upcycling workshops, crafting accessories like scrunchies and keychains from repurposed materials. Each session costs HK$100 and is redeemable as credit toward same-day purchases.

Another highlight of the week is the "Like New Run x Coffee Rave" on Sept. 20, 2025, where guests will jog through Central with lululemon ambassadors Calvin Au Yeung and Stephanie Cuvelier before dancing into the morning at PMQ’s coffee rave with Bad Time Disco’s co-founder, Ani Phoebe, on the deck.

While the "Like New Pop-Up" is a walk-in only event, guests can register via Eventbrite for the workshops here and the Run x Coffee Rave here.

For more information, check out the website of ‘Like New’ and follow lululemon Hong Kong’s Instagram and Facebook.

Location: HG11–12, PMQ, Central

Date: Sept. 17 to 21, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM

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Hong Kong/ Nomads/ Explore

Published: September 03, 2025

8 Hong Kong Places to Visit in Hungry Ghost Month (If You Dare… or Don’t)

by: The Beat Asia

Published:
September 03, 2025

Every seventh lunar month, Hong Kong enters a spiritually charged season known as Hungry Ghost Month — a time when the gates of the underworld are believed to open, allowing spirits to roam freely among the living. In 2025, Ghost Month runs from August 23 to September 21, with the Hungry Ghost Festival falling on September 6 — the 15th day of the lunar month.

Rooted in Taoist and Buddhist traditions dating back over 2,000 years, the festival is a moment of deep cultural reflection. Families honor their ancestors and appease wandering souls with offerings of incense, food, and elaborate paper effigies like money, luxury handbags, smartphones, and even mansions — all burned to send comfort to the afterlife.

In Hong Kong, the Chiu Chow (潮州) community has played a vital role in preserving these rituals, especially through Yu Lan Festivals held across the city, turning the festival into a vibrant affair. These events feature traditional opera, towering paper effigies, and street-side offerings.

Meanwhile, the Hungry Ghost Month comes with a long list of taboos, and here’s a few:

- Don’t swim in open waters — water spirits are said to lurk.

- Don’t whistle or sing at night — it’s believed to attract ghosts.

- Don’t hang clothes outside overnight — spirits may “try them on.”

- Don’t step on joss paper or offerings — it’s deeply disrespectful.

- Don’t wear red or black — these colors are said to draw spirits in.

Despite the caution, some thrill-seekers and curious wanderers use Ghost Month as an excuse to explore Hong Kong’s haunted history. From abandoned villages to wartime mansions, the city is full of places with uncanny reputations and ghostly stories. If you’re not afraid of a little chill down your spine, and you’re respectful of the cultural weight this month carries, here are eight places to visit for an adventure.

But let’s be clear: we strongly advise against visiting most of these sites at night, alone, or without permission because Ghost Month is not just spooky, it’s sacred.

Dragon Lodge, The Peak

Once a grand mansion built in the 1920s, Dragon Lodge has long stood empty despite its prime location. Rumors swirl of wartime atrocities, including the alleged decapitation of Catholic nuns by Japanese soldiers during WWII, and ghostly cries of children echoing through its halls. A construction crew reportedly abandoned renovations after experiencing unexplained phenomena. But it's worth noting It’s private property.

Location: Dragon Lodge 32 Lugard Road, The Peak

Tat Tak School, Yuen Long

This abandoned primary school since 1998 is infamous for sightings of a woman in red — said to be the ghost of a headmistress who died tragically on-site.

Tat Tak School in Yuen Long is surrounded by graves and rumored to be built on a mass burial site from the 1899 Six-Day War and WWII. In July 2025, the site made headlines when a man was found dead after committing suicide on the premises, adding unexplained phenomena and a heavy, oppressive energy to it.

Location: Tat Tak School, Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long

Nam Koo Terrace, Wan Chai

Built in the early 1900s by a Shanghainese merchant, this red-brick mansion was allegedly used as a “comfort house” by Japanese troops during the occupation. Tales of abuse and torture linger, and urban explorers have reported ghostly flames and women's voices echoing through the halls. In 2003, a group of teens claimed one of them was possessed after sneaking in.

Location: Nam Koo Terrace, 55 Ship Street, Wan Chai

Bride’s Pool, Tai Po

This scenic waterfall hides a tragic legend: a bride en route to her wedding fell into the pool when her sedan chair bearers slipped. Her body was never found, and her spirit is said to haunt the waters. Hikers have reported seeing a woman in red brushing her hair by the pool’s edge — only to vanish into mist.

Location: Bride’s Pool, Plover Cove Country Park, near Tai Mei Tuk, Tai Po

Sai Ying Pun Community Complex (Old Mental Hospital, High Street Ghost House)

Originally Hong Kong’s largest mental hospital, this colonial building was later rumored to be used by Japanese forces as an execution site during WWII. Locals believe the spirits of tortured patients and wartime victims still linger. The building sat abandoned for decades before being converted into a community center.

Location: Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, 2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun

So Lo Pun Village, New Territories

This abandoned Hakka village is known for eerie silence and zero mobile signal. So Lo Pun means “locked compass,” stemming from tales that hikers’ compasses stop working upon entry. Legends speak of villagers vanishing after a boat accident, and some visitors report ghost sightings and sudden illness.

Location: So Lo Pun Village, Plover Cove Country Park, northeast New Territories

Campsites Across Hong Kong

Camping sites are open as usual despite the Hungry Ghost Month

Ghost Month superstition keeps most campers away — meaning you’ll have nature all to yourself.

But here’s the catch: many locals avoid forests and mountains at night during this time, believing they’re hotspots for wandering spirits. If you do go, stick to daylight hours and avoid solo trips. Some of the most popular campsites are Pui O Campsite (Lantau), Pak Tam Chung (Sai Kung), and Nam Shan Campsite (Lantau).

Local Yu Lan Festivals (盂蘭勝會) in Your Area

Bamboo Theatre — Courtesy of Intangible Cultural Heritage Office

Happening across the city, Yu Lan Festivals are community-led rituals held across Hong Kong during Hungry Ghost Month, especially by the Chiu Chow population. These events have been passed down for generations, dating back to 1897 when the first was held by the Chiu Chow Kung Wo Tong in Causeway Bay.

The festival honors ancestors and appeases wandering spirits through offerings, prayers, and performances. One origin story comes from the Buddhist tale of Maudgalyayana, a monk who saved his mother’s soul from hell.

The most iconic part of Yu Lan Festivals is the bamboo opera stages. These temporary structures host traditional Chiu Chow opera performances, often dramatizing mythological tales or moral parables. But here’s the twist: the front row is left empty — intentionally reserved for the spirits. Sitting there is considered disrespectful, even dangerous, as it’s believed to invite unwanted spiritual attention.

Beyond opera, you’ll find towering paper effigies of the Ghost King — a fierce, four-meter-tall figure with green skin and fangs, meant to keep order among the spirits. On the final night, the effigy is burned in a dramatic send-off ceremony, symbolically closing the gates of the underworld.

This part of Hungry Ghost Month is less about fear and more about reverence, storytelling, and community. If you’re curious about Hong Kong’s intangible heritage, Yu Lan Festivals are a rare chance to witness living tradition in action — just don’t sit where the spirits sit.

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Hong Kong/ Urbanite/ Commercial

Published: August 29, 2025

Hongkong Land Unveils Hong Kong’s First AI-Powered Building Platform

by: The Beat Asia

Photo by Hongkong Land

by: The Beat Asia

Published:
August 29, 2025

Hongkong Land is making office life in the city a little more seamless with the launch of Hong Kong's first artificial intelligence (AI) powered facility management system called the Integrated Facility Management Control Tower (IFMCT), the platform brings together more than 20 standalone building systems — from Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) and Building Management System (BMS) to soft services such as cleaning and vendor management — into one intelligent command center.

"This pioneering initiative stands as a testament to Hongkong Land's leadership in delivering forward-thinking sustainable solutions, highlighting the Group's long-standing culture of innovation and our commitment to creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. We're proud of the platform's success in Hong Kong and look forward to extending its impact across our regional portfolio," Hongkong Land Chief Executive Michael Smith said.

The IFMCT helps enhance building operations by automating workflows, shifting maintenance from reactive to predictive, and using AI health analytics to spot issues early and reduce service interruptions.

Already tested at Alexandra House, Charter House, and Exchange Square, this smarter approach has cut air-handling unit maintenance by 16%, automated 66% of work orders, and slashed document retrieval time by 80%. It also helped Hongkong Land and its tenants streamline communication by reducing alarm calls and supporting decarbonization efforts through intelligent energy management, which balances demand and adjusts cooling or heating in line with weather forecasts.

By 2026, the IFMCT is set to cover all of Hongkong Land’s Central properties before being scaled to regional projects such as Shanghai’s Westbund Central, a development with high-quality retail spaces, hotels, office towers, arts and cultural venues, and residences.

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Hong Kong/ Terra/ Sustainability

Published: August 09, 2025

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

Extreme Weather in Hong Kong: Typhoon and Record Rainfall Raise Alarm

by: The Beat Asia

Photo by The Hong Kong Observatory/Instagram

by: The Beat Asia

Published:
August 09, 2025

Last Updated:
August 11, 2025

One day it was a T10 typhoon, then in the next few days, it was one black rainstorm followed by another. The last couple of weeks might have felt like a disaster movie on loop, and experts say it’s not just bad luck, it’s a sign of deeper climate instability that’s possibly only getting worse.

Thunderstorm photographed on July 26 — Photo from Instagram/The Hong Kong Observatory

The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 355.7 millimetres of rainfall at its Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters on Aug. 5, 2025, marking the highest daily rainfall in August since records began in 1884. Some streets were flooded, MTR exits closed, and flights delayed as the city battled the weather.

Just days earlier, Typhoon Wipha skirted Hong Kong, prompting the Observatory to hoist the T10 Hurricane Signal, which remained in force until 3 PM on July 20, 2025. The T10 signal warns of sustained winds exceeding 118 km/h and is rarely issued; its presence underscores the severity of the storm’s impact.

In an interview, Leung Wing-mo, former Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, emphasized the link between climate change and the surge in extreme weather. “By nature, the weather fluctuates,” he said. “Climate change exacerbates these fluctuations, causing weather to be more unstable and more extreme”.

The Observatory’s rainstorm warning system, which includes Amber, Red, and Black signals, is designed to alert the public and mobilize emergency services. The Black Rainstorm Warning indicates extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm per hour, often leading to serious flooding and landslides.

Flow of model training and weather forecasting of AI models. — Courtesy of The Hong Kong Observatory

In response, the Observatory is accelerating its use of AI forecasting models, which successfully predicted the rainband responsible for this week’s deluge. “Our use of artificial intelligence in predicting the weather is still at a preliminary stage,” said He Yuheng, Acting Senior Scientific Officer. “But it has already shown promise in narrowing cyclone path predictions and anticipating heavy rainfall.”

Government departments are being urged to improve coordination, especially in slope maintenance and drainage systems.

As Hong Kong braces for more unsettled weather, experts warn that the frequency and intensity of such events may continue to rise. The city’s infrastructure, forecasting systems, and public awareness will be critical in adapting to this new climate reality.

For updates on and other information about Hong Kong's weather, check out Hong Kong Observatory's website here or follow their Instagram here.

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