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Looking to keep the party scene green this year? Then check out The Party Queen, an online boutique specialising in everything eco for your party. Their party bags, $15 each, are handmade in Hong Kong using locally sourced material, and come in a range of patterns or plain fabric.

The Bagasse tableware range is made from sugarcane pulp – a truly sustainable resource – and offers an alternative to disposable plastic party ware. Sturdy enough for hot or cold food and drinks, they are sold individually so you can buy just what you need. Prices start from $1.50. Click www.missgreenpartyqueen.com.

Dr Wendy’s ® Botanical Skin Care – a new range of 100 per cent natural, pure, plant-based skin care products from New Zealand – is now available in Hong Kong. In the fght against heat, dust and pollution, these products are designed with the Hong Kong climate in mind. Choose from several ranges of products: Ultra light, for hotter climates; Gentle, for oil- or acne-prone skin (and great for men); Replenish, for dry and mature skin; Balance, for normal skin; or White tea serum, packed with natural anti-oxidants for anti-ageing.

This month, get a free sample of either the White Tea serum or Natural Radiance lightening moisturiser, valued at $30 each, at the Global Wellness desk in ThreeSixty’s Landmark Building location. No purchase is necessary; simply mention

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Powered by just a few drops of salt water, the Salt Water Fuel Cell Car gives children a chance to learn about clean energy while building and powering their very own toy. This environmentally-friendly toy car demonstrates the effectiveness of alternative sources of energy and is a frst step towards encouraging kids to create a sustainable future. Adults will be wowed, too, by the simplicity of the toy. Available online at www.hongkongtoyclub.com, for $58.

How do you tell authentic organic babywear from the phoney stuff? How can you ensure that the premium price you pay is worth it? Petit-bout-de-bonheur offers unique products that will make your baby stand out from the crowd – products that are sustainable, charitable, fashionable and eco-friendly. Their clothes are certifed by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), fully comply with EN (European) safety standards, and come in packaging made from recycled materials. And the company cooperates with Oxfam to help people in need. To keep your baby safe from any toxins lurking in some conventional clothes, and to provide a green and loving environment for your little one to grow in, visit www.petit-bout-bonheur.com.

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