I’m dreaming of a waste-free Christmas – 4 ideas for eco-friendly gift wrapping

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and the most wasteful. Christmas is known and loved across large parts of the world as a time of festive cheer and merrymaking. But amidst all the merriment, something that tends to be conveniently forgotten about is how much waste is

The Seabirds Cry Book Review and Editor’s Notes- Why we need to be talking more about Birds

When I first was approached with the topic of “birds” as a theme for multiple pieces of WELL, Magazine’s content, I was hesitant. Birds don’t fall cleanly into our overarching themes- sustainability, purpose for business or conscious lifestyle, I thought to myself. I’m sure our inquisitive readers would enjoy learning

3 of the most underrated therapies that can significantly improve your wellbeing

While in these times, there are more instances of ill health than ever, there are also proportionately many more resources for healing. By resources, I mean the myriad of alternative therapies and modern medicine treatments available. There are a few hundred alternative therapies practiced, and while not all may not

Utilizing the “5 Capitals”- Tips for a more fulfilling life

I have never forgotten the rather obscure lyrics from “What Do You Want From Life,” a tongue-in-cheek song from the mid-70s by a group called The Tubes. Although quite humorous, it has also had a deep meaning for me in the way it poses a very poignant, existential-philosophical question. In

Teenage depression- A father’s story about his daughter’s mental health struggles

WELL, being a parent is hard. It’s especially difficult to parent children going through mental health struggles. Kids these days face an increasing amount of pressure- social media, pandemic-related social restrictions and anxiety, the constant stream of unfiltered media being thrown at them. As the documentary The Social Dilemma illuminates,

Businessman watering a little green building in a cityscape.

A Green Portfolio: 5 Environmentally Friendly Companies to Invest in

Are you a private investor who is worried about the deteriorating state of our planet? Do you wish you could do something about the fact that Asia produces over half of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions? Do you want to invest in companies that are helping the environment, but

5 Recommended Recent Reads on Sustainability

Considering the frightening report recently released by the U.N. climate panel, which describes the desperate state of the environment, it’s imperative that now, more than ever in human history, we take collective action to radically change the global economy or else most certainly face annihilation.As the report describes in harrowing

Going “MAD” about Finances- 3 pillars for Fiscal Well-being

Money, or the mere thought of it, can be stressful. How you receive it, manage it, spend it, save it, budget for it, borrow it, and invest it underpins your personal wellbeing and level of stress. The numbers of people currently struggling to manage their personal finances are staggering. According

I’m Feeling Down – What to Do? 3 Strategies to help with mental struggles

Help me if you can I’m feeling downAnd I do appreciate you being ‘roundHelp me get my feet back on the groundWon’t you please, please help me(The Beatles, Help!, 1965)Humans are not well designed to handle change. Is it any wonder then that we all feel a bit down from

The Mental Health Benefits of Nature

In December of 2019, I was in a dark place, mentally. Not only had I been struggling with anxiety and depression related to the ongoing climate and ecological crisis for over three years, but a British general election which I had hoped might finally catalyse substantive action against it had

Greening Garments: How Environmental NGOs are Making Hong Kong Fashion Sustainable

Regular patrons of shopping centre clothing departments may find this an unwelcome surprise, but fashion is actually one of the top 5 most polluting industries in the world. It produces 10% of the world’s carbon emissions through the production and shipping of clothes and is responsible for 20% of global

Tips for navigating Sustainable Investing

This month, we’re shifting gears a little but remaining within the intersection of your values and your personal financial plan, by looking at the topic of “Sustainable Investing”. Here is a brief overview of the current landscape and tips for how to get started. The UN World Commission on Environment

Sustainable Cotton: Soft on the Skin and on the Planet

Cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles for making clothing, accounting for almost a quarter of the fibre produced globally in 2019. Chances are, you are probably wearing clothes made of cotton as you read this article. Less known, however, is that cotton is also one of the

6 Baby-steps to Follow to Develop Your Mental Resiliency

How to Develop Mental Resilience- 7 Baby Steps to Help You

If you want to understand what resilience is really about, you need to travel back in time.A time when you failed so many times that you didn’t bother to keep score. You tried and felt so bad that your body was hurting, but the only thing on your mind was

Value-based Spending: 5 ways to Stay on Track and Budget with Purpose

In last month’s article, I looked at how to align your spending with your values and create a set plan for giving back through charity.In this instalment I want to take a step back from thinking about philanthropy and take a broader look at budgeting with purpose.Far too often, we

Tainted Meat: How Animal Agriculture is Making us Sick

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled increased scrutiny of wild meat markets, like the one in Wuhan where the disease is thought to have originated. Given the dirty, crowded conditions and poor veterinary controls of many such markets, it is not difficult or that uncommon for viruses to mutate and jump

5 Mental Benefits of Open Water Swimming: Hong Kong’s year-round sport that’s always on!

Many years ago, open water swimming sounded scary to me. The fear of the unknown, no blue line to follow, the absence of the reassuring sight of the pool deck, the murky waters, the waves… What if I can’t stay afloat? What if there is something underneath me? What if

Upcoming Sustainability Events in Hong Kong: You don’t want to miss these!

The hot topic turned eco-trend proves to be a longstanding discussion among our community. As we dive into the discussion of climate change and the future of our planet becomes a increasing concern among the next generation, the application of sustainability is no longer a fad or eco-trend but an

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