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Happy birthday to HK heartbeat! For the past 18 years, I have curated a weekly update of natural Hong Kong and, though the name changed four days after I clicked send, the original announcement below is still valid today - with the addition of the website I launched in 2003 and social media channels that didn't exist at the time. This regular reflection over time has provided deep insights into how we arrived at where we are now -- further ahead than I ever imagined in some areas and behind in others. The direction we are headed has been positive from day one and the pace of change is accelerating. The timing seems perfect for yesterday's lovely note from one of our pioneers inviting us to contribute to Ways Forward with a day of public dialogue and round-table discussions -- thank you, Christine Loh. Step into community leadership and help us win that Nobel peace prize so we can follow in the footsteps of our talented HK Philharmonic. Music heals. On the pollution front, Ikea has announced plans to buy back furniture, circular is becoming fashionable, expanded plastic bag restrictions are in the works and new tech has designs on making old plastic as good as new. The world's top 20 carbon emitters might be behind this week's air quality mask alert. New challenges lie ahead as China urges late-night consumerism and encourages alcohol sales while non-alcoholic spirits gain traction. We can mark the change of season by turning away from consumption, clearing our winter wardrobe and giving beautiful clothing to the collection organized by helpers for helpers who often arrive with no winter/warm items (or do not have extra cash to spend on new ones) on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-1pm opposite Statue Square (the fountain area) in Central. Join a cleanup. Support a volunteer organization. Hug a tree. Get involved. Listen to your own heartbeat. Naturally,
Founder PS: My birthday present to us you is personal membership for HK$18/month. Serving Hong Kong since 2001 ... naturally "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." Albert Einstein Serving our community with the compassion and empathy of a mom, our members are here for you. Join the conversation in our Facebook group, stay in touch on our page, enjoy nature pics on Instagram and get Twitter updates on our home page feed. Sign up as a paid personal member for a deeper dive with my weekly essay. |
More details on the calendar.
21 Monday (7:45-9:45pm) Conscious Dance Monday Visit the community calendar for details and more upcoming events. |
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HK heartbeat membershipCommunity - registerPrice: Free with your invitation code: HX19DCM1022 Benefits: Website forums, regular updates, community offers Personal - joinOnline: HK$18/month (PayPal/Stripe) Deposit: HK$288/year (invoiced annually) Benefits: Member rates and private offers Business - applyPrice: HK$1,880/year* and up Benefits: Business profile, member handbook listing, ad credits, etc Social - sponsorPrice: Revenue matching program Benefits: Business profile, member handbook listing, ad credits, etc |
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Community for goodWe are the real super power. Powered by trust, Hong Kong's natural network is building a fair future for everyone by connecting the public with independent professionals, commercial businesses and social organizations. Our members share fresh content and verified contacts for natural products, services and programs. We share everything you need for balanced everyday choices -- chemical-free health and beauty, lifestyle services, whole food, sustainable fashion, eco-style, green gadgets and more. Everything is connected.Listen to your own heartbeat.
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