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FESTIVE FINDS

For the fashionista on your holiday shopping list, check out Vestiaire Collective. The preloved fashion online marketplace is a stylish trove of sought-after luxury brands at affordable prices that meet most budgets (you can easily find gifts for less than US$100). Not only are preloved luxury goods more economical, but they also help cut down on the staggering amount of landfill waste created by the fashion industry every year. For December, Vestiaire Collective is offering new shoppers 10 percent off their first purchase (up to $500) using the code XMAS2022. A great incentive to support fashion circularity over the gift-giving season!

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IF THE SHOE FITS

Earth-saving sneakers? We love it! Fullup is a new sustainable sneaker brand that just launched out of China, and it’s safe to say we’re loving its eco-friendly ethos and designs. The brand features a hyper-streamlined production process, meaning high traceability and minimal waste, and is made from over 90 percent recycled materials. In fact, each pair of sneakers rescues about 10 plastic water bottles from oceans and landfills. The debut collection comes in a small but well-curated range of colorways, and should be popping up in Hong Kong stockists in the near future, or find them online.

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AN APP FOR THAT

In case you missed it, last month, we met high-schooler James Wang, co-founder of the new startup Jord. Jord is an online platform aggregating sustainable brands and products into one centralised directory, making it easier for Hongkongers to shop and consume more sustainably. Jord operates according to a set of strict criteria, including but not limited to carbon neutrality plans, responsible sourcing practices, sustainable packaging, phasing out of unsustainable goods like plastic, and the use of renewables or carbon offsetting in their operations. The website even features an interactive simulator to discover sustainable alternatives for your home! We love anything that takes the guesswork out of conscious consumerism, so this innovative startup gets two green thumbs up from us.

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GOING UP

Christmas Abroad

It feels like everyone and their aunt twice-removed are taking advantage of Hong Kong’s loosened travel restrictions and getting out of town. At least it’s easier to get a brunch reso in Central!

BeReal

The latest social media app to take off is still unfettered by ads and sucks up less of your time. Jump on this bandwagon before bots and trolls inevitably ruin it!

Insane Flight Prices

Christmas airfares are reportedly 28 percent higher than they usually are. Bah humbug!

Fancy Gift Wrap

Overpriced, and a lot of it can’t be recycled. This year we’re going full “Sound of

Music” with brown paper packages tied up with string!