Sustainability

Solar Panels

On the horizon: Solar power, off-peak consumption key to Macao’s green energy future

Tea waste upcycling

This Macao startup turns used tea leaves into a biodegradable plastic alternative

Cotai strip 2016

In the spotlight: Are people in Macao paying the price of light pollution?

Tianwei Hao, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

How local researchers have taken the lead in Macao’s sustainability movement

Macao water

5 things you should know about Macao’s water

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Local food experts work together to promote sustainable dining, help the planet

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.

Deforestation - climate change

Climate Change 101: Better understand the environmental crisis with these essential terms

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.

Black-faced spoonbill

Meet the neighbours: 6 unique animals in Macao to celebrate this World Wildlife Day

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.

Zero-waste

Goodbye, plastic: 5 zero-waste stores in Macao where you can find food, beauty and home essentials

Stock up on all kinds of unpackaged goods at five of Macao’s pioneering zero-waste stores.

Flooding in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Storms, floods and deaths on the rise as climate fallout takes shape in Asia

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.

Mangroves

First line of defence: Why it’s crucial to protect and restore Macao’s mangroves

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.

Sola wood

Sola wood bouquets: Eco-friendly floral handicraft with lots of potential

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.

Urban gardening

Going green: Macao residents are transforming their spaces into urban gardens

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.

Queenie Fok's daughter

Talking about the next generation: 6 things parents can do to preserve the planet for their children

Benvinda dos Santos and Queenie Fok, local environmentalists and mothers, share their tips for those hoping to embrace a more eco-friendly parenting style.

Cheng Hao Sheng

This young Macao climate activist took the cause to COP26 and the Global Youth Summit on Net-Zero Future

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.

Plant-based foods

Seeing green: The plant-based food movement takes root in Macao

We talk to vegan advocates and restaurant owners about the rise in plant-based lifestyles in Macao and why it’s worth a try.

Man in kitchen

Sands China enlists Winnow Vision artificial intelligence system to reduce food waste

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.

Enough Macao

Had enough plastic? This local shop wants to make eco-conscious essentials more affordable

Isadora Leung founded Enough Macao to enable the next generation to stop using single-use items without breaking the bank.

Food - Community Fridge

Founder of Macao’s first ‘Community Fridge’ hopes to put surplus food to good use

Gilberto Camacho, a local environmental advocate, launched the Macau Community Fridge in September to reduce food waste and help the less fortunate.

Danny Leong

Macao’s first ‘National Geographic Emerging Explorer’ talks insects, new discoveries and climate change

Danny Chi-Man Leong shares the story behind his ant discovery and encourages the public to pitch in.

Macau for Waste Reduction - Leong and other Macau for Waste Reduction members host a recycling station at Ha Wan Baptist Association

Planting a seed: The co-founder of Macau for Waste Reduction says Macao residents are ready to recycle, but they need a better system

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.

Macau bans single-use straws

Will Macao’s ban on plastic straws and stirrers make a difference?

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

Macao Eco-influencers: Environmentalist Queenie Fok says anyone can be a nature hero

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.

food waste and sustainability

Experts call for collaboration to prevent damaging food losses

International and local experts join students in a food loss and waste reduction seminar at the University of Saint Joseph.

Guilherme and Cintia Martins

Meet the team behind Macao’s favourite small-scale farmers, Mighty Greens

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.

The 2021 Emerging Explorer Cohort

Meet Macao’s first National Geographic Emerging Explorer: Danny Leong

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.

plant stores Macau

Best plant stores: Where to buy indoor and outdoor plants in Macao

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.

aquaponics farm Macao

The Changing Face of Farming: It’s Pure Production runs the first and only commercial aquaponics farm 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.

O.N.E's Xenia Wong and Simpson Lee - Photo by António Sanmarful

Cruelty-free and beautiful: This is Macao’s first and only pure vegan leather handbag line

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.

Annie Lao by António Sanmarful

8 ways to live a greener lifestyle in Macao throughout 2021

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.

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