Local scientist and smart energy expert Zhang Hongcai says Macao can transition to a more sustainable and inclusive energy future – and solar is the way forward.
With the launch of Chazence, an upcycling initiative using spent tea leaves, Macao product designer Calvin Sio hopes to help reduce food waste and plastic consumption.
An associate research professor studying light pollution warns of its impact on wildlife and human health.
From purifying polluted water to finding solutions in sludge, local universities are playing a leading role in Macao’s sustainability movement.
Ever wonder how water reaches your tap, whether limescale is bad for your health or what Macao is doing to make sure the city always has water?
Ruby O, president of the Society of Food & Environmental Health, established an association to educate residents about the impact their meals have on the earth.
What’s the difference between global warming and climate change? Net zero versus carbon neutrality? Macao advocacy group, Genervision House, unpacks commonly misused environmental terms.
To celebrate World Wildlife Day, join us in exploring Macao’s breathtaking biodiversity, from the endangered Chinese white dolphins to the freshwater crab you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Stock up on all kinds of unpackaged goods at five of Macao’s pioneering zero-waste stores.
It’s no coincidence that we’re seeing climate change. Not only do natural disasters cost lives, but they also destroy habitats and increase the risk of future pandemics.
We revisit the mangroves in honour of World Wetlands Day on 2 February. Macao’s valuable coastal wetlands benefit people and the planet in countless ways, from storing carbon to filtering pollutants.
In Macao, Winnie Lai is one of the few instructors certified to teach the art of sola wood flower arrangements. Rustic and homey, the eco-friendly handicraft invites a conversation about eco-friendly alternatives to fresh-cut flowers.
Many people have discovered a green thumb since the beginning of the pandemic. Not only have the resulting urban gardens beautified Macao, but they also benefit the environment and our mental health.
Benvinda dos Santos and Queenie Fok, local environmentalists and mothers, share their tips for those hoping to embrace a more eco-friendly parenting style.
From researching environmental systems at university to volunteering with the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate, Macao student Cheng Hao Sheng is working hard to build a more sustainable future.
We talk to vegan advocates and restaurant owners about the rise in plant-based lifestyles in Macao and why it’s worth a try.
In June 2020, Sands China implemented a new waste-saving technology across its team member restaurants. We talk to the company’s decision-makers to understand how the technology guides decisions and curbs waste.
Isadora Leung founded Enough Macao to enable the next generation to stop using single-use items without breaking the bank.
Gilberto Camacho, a local environmental advocate, launched the Macau Community Fridge in September to reduce food waste and help the less fortunate.
Danny Chi-Man Leong shares the story behind his ant discovery and encourages the public to pitch in.
Since launching Macau for Waste Reduction in 2019, co-founder Capricorn Leong has observed a wellspring of enthusiasm in recycling among Macao residents. But they need the facilities and infrastructure to match.
We talk to environmentalists and restaurant owners on the impact of banning plastic straws and stirrers and what is next for the city’s environmental efforts.
Queenie Fok, chairman of Greenfuture Macau, believes that it’s what we do – not what we know – that will build a more sustainable Macao. That’s why the NGO has turned its focus to hands-on environmental education programmes.
International and local experts join students in a food loss and waste reduction seminar at the University of Saint Joseph.
From humble bathroom origins to a grassroots movement, Mighty Greens is teaching Macao’s novice gardeners how to feed themselves, while still looking after the planet, through workshops and events.
Danny Chi-Man Leong, the first Macao local to be awarded the National Geographic Emerging Explorer, shares how his new title could influence his future research and work in the community.
Boost your mood, feel closer to nature and elevate your space with a leafy houseplant or two. From bamboo to succulents to Chinese evergreens, here’s where to shop for plants in Macao.
Pioneering sustainable urban farming in Macao, It’s Pure Production is working to reduce the city’s dependence on imported ingredients with its sustainable, zero-waste food production system.
Macao entrepreneurs Xenia Wong and Simpson Lee transformed O.N.E luxury leather handbag line into a 100 per cent vegan operation in August 2020, proving that you don’t need animal leather to be stylish.
From dietary changes to a minimalist mindset, Macao eco-activist Annie Lao shares eight simple yet significant ways to shrink your footprint in the new year.
Use our handy map to find the government recycling station closest to you, so you can reduce waste and help make Macao a cleaner, greener city.
