This section is dedicated to helping you maintain a green lifestyle. Here you’ll find tips on earth-friendly renovation, landscaping and decorating. And you’ll discover just how many eco property developments are popping up around Hong Kong and in the region. Celebrities, fashion and travel - all are adopting an environmental focus. Find out more below...
What cost air conditioning?
As you turn your air conditioner up yet another notch, spare a thought for the environment - and your wallet.
How green are Hong Kong’s new builds?
Developers say they are going green but are they talking crisp HK$50 notes rather then eco-conscious design features?
China’s green building boom
With China’s economy on the up and up, developers are willing to back futuristic eco-projects that strive to reduce their energy footprint.
Building to alleviate pollution
Much has been made of Hong Kong’s atrocious air - what can be done to improve the situation?
Why it pays to build a better future
As the embrace of sustainable design takes hold locally, developers are finding they can cash in by going green.
The growing net worth of green views
Proximity to green spaces is high on the wish list of Hong Kong homeowners. And they are prepared to pay for the privilege.
Vertical farming
Worried about feeding the world? It’s time to bring "farm scrapers" to our cities.
Prioritising parks and outdoor piazzas
There’s scarce recreational space in Hong Kong, and what little we have needs to be better planned and protected.
Self-powered skyscrapers of the future
The arrival of Dr David Fisher’s Dynamic Tower, the world’s first building in motion, brings us a whole new concept in eco-friendly skyscraper construction.
Small-scale gardening
If you aspire to a bountiful and beautiful Martha Stewart-style vegetable garden, don’t be daunted by the size of your balcony. Maximise on container gardening and then eat your own.
Making an eco-fashion statement
It’s time to factor clothing into your personal green crusade. After all, you are what you wear.
Earth-friendly design
Having endangered the world around us we are inviting it into the home where it can be honoured and preserved.
Celebrity eco-warriors
Follow the example of these Hollywood stars who are leading the way by driving eco-friendly cars, wearing green clothing and, most importantly, using their voices for a good cause.
Investing in trees
If you’re looking to invest responsibly, you’ll be happy to discover that money can grow on trees.
Decorating responsibly
Homeowners are always trying to create the perfect setting when they renovate or redecorate. But that’s small scale - it’s time to think about your effect on the environment at the same time.
Brad Pitt's green dream
Brad Pitt may share a home with movie star Angelina Jolie, but he is also helping to build eco-homes for victims whose lives and homes collapsed after Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans in August 2005.
Cate Blanchett's eco-renovation
Cate Blanchett’s bid to save the planet has come home to roost as she "greenovates" her sublime Sydney mansion.
