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Scrolling through many retail sites and finding the coolest pair of shoes or that statement-making scarf can be an adrenaline-rushing experience for many because quite honestly, online shopping can make a lot of people happy. When all that excitement leads you to shop till you drop, it is great to have resources that will help you find the best offers. Below are five shopping apps that help you with it.
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Karma
Karma self-proclaims itself as the best shopping app for making its users’ shopping experience more fun. No matter what each person wants to buy, the app tries to find the best offers from different websites thus helping people to save more and also shop more. If that is not enough, the online shopping app also gives out reward points (also known as K Cash) so every time a person purchases via the app, at certain stores, they will get a particular per cent of their spending as Karma cash which can be used later. More details are <a href="https://www.karmanow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;
Join Honey
Another shopping tool that has become a favourite among regular shoppers is Join Honey, which facilitates the shopping experience and finds the best available offers. All that you have to do is add the Join Honey extension to your web browser, and the app automatically starts running whenever you shop (that is if you permit it to.) It also lets you know when another site has the same product at a better price and if an offer is actually genuine or just given after significantly increasing the actual prize.&nbsp;More details are<a href="https://www.joinhoney.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> here</a>.&nbsp;
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Vestiare Collective
If you love secondhand luxury items or abide by recycling, then you will absolutely go bonkers for Vestiare Collective. The app lists everything from clothes to shoes and bags that people want to resell with details of the product’s condition. Once you find an item you like, you can negotiate with the seller regarding the price. Generally, Vestiare Collective suggests that your asking price is not less than 70 per cent of the selling price and each buyer is allowed to make three price offers before finally settling on a price.&nbsp;More details are <a href="https://www.vestiairecollective.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;
Net-a-Porter
Net-a-Porter doubles down as a shopping app where you can find apparel and accessories from the latest fashion seasons and a lifestyle blog where you can find style inspiration and learn many more things about a variety of topics, including skincare, interior decoration, makeup and more. Best of all, the online shopping app has a huge database of various fashion brands so the options are endless here. Besides, Net-a-Porter also allows you to resell your own branded clothing and accessories.&nbsp;More details are <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;
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Mytheresa
Mytheresa features the best selection of luxury items and boasts of selling capsule collections that are exclusively available only on its website. The app is a perfect resource to find the trendiest clothing, pieces of jewellery, bags, footwear and more and also classic pieces that will forever be loved by fashion enthusiasts. The company recently added a life section where you can shop for interior decor and necessities. Having a long history that extends back to late 1980, Mytheresa, which was initially a boutique, is now one of the best online shopping apps and delivers to about 130 countries now.&nbsp;More details are <a href="https://www.mytheresa.com/hk/en/women" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;
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It&#8217;s not easy being green, though there&#8217;s not much harm in trying. For those who have yet to jump on the bandwagon of zero-waste living, food composting is a fun and easy way to recycle meal scraps and reduce waste. With food waste occupying 30% of the city&#8217;s landfills, food composting is a great micro solution to reducing carbon footprint and domestic waste. In support of Earth Day on 22 April, why not take an eco-friendly step towards green living with these five ways to compost food&#8230;

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1. Traditional aerobic method: 
The traditional aerobic process involves a large bin filled with leaves, newspaper and soil to break down food waste naturally through microorganisms found in the soil. It&nbsp; takes the longest among other methods (six to 12 weeks) and is more suitable for large homes with outdoor space, not only to fit a large bin,&nbsp;but also to avoid the home reeking of last week&#8217;s dinner.&nbsp; 
Find a composting bin at Green Earth Society for HK$ 3,800.
2. Bokashi method: 
A great option for green thumbed apartment dwellers, this Japanese method which combines a patented mix of microorganism and sawdust or rice bran inside a small airtight container — isolating oxygen from the waste to eliminate odour and decrease composting time (one to two weeks). The remains, however, need to be transferred into soil to fully break down, which could serve as a fertiliser for your plants. 
Find a Bokashi starter kit at Greeners Action for HK$399.
3. Buy a small composting machine: 
An effortless and time efficient solution to managing food waste at home is by owning a&nbsp;<a href="//www.gafencushop.com/compost-home-appliances-will-recycle-your-food-waste/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">composting machine</a>. They come in&nbsp;various sizes and is the most convenient,&nbsp;albeit expensive, option for any home. These innovative machines imitate the natural process of using microbes to turn food scraps into compost within 24 hours with a simple press of the button. 
Check out Whirlpool Corporation&#8217;s Zera™ Food Recycler (HK$9,321) or Oklin GG02 (HK$9,400) by Oklin International.
4. Deliver to a local farm: 
Instead of throwing out spoilt food and leftovers, an easy and great circular way to reduce food waste is by delivering to local farms. Simply store the waste in an air tight container and send it off to the farm where they turn organic waste into compost for fertilisers.&nbsp; 
For more information on collection and delivery services for food waste click <a href="https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/prob_solutions/files/List_of_Potential_Food_Waste_Collectors_20200602.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
5. Visit your residential compost machine: 
The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF), provide large compost machines for communities in various areas of the city. Commonly installed in schools and residential areas, it serves as a great way to get the whole community involved in green living. The compost are then transported to local farms or used in school gardens as fertilisers. 
You can check the <a href="https://www.ecf.gov.hk/en/approved/cwrp.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ECF website</a> on how to apply to install a composting machine within your&nbsp;estate or ask your property management for assistance.
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Save money, increase your health benefits and limit destruction of the natural environment and wildlife – this is sustainable living in a nutshell. While this all-natural lifestyle can be perceived as unachievable, unrealistic and at times, simply undesirable – we have put together a helpful guide on how you can make a difference by making small changes in your daily life.
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Food
As consumerism feeds our need for food, millions of people live in poverty. Local food bank, <a href="http://www.feedinghk.org/">Feeding Hong Kong</a> bridges the gap by connecting food companies and charities to redistribute excess food from where it is plentiful, to where there is need.
Preventing food waste can limit the amount of landfill waste, in turn, reducing the production of methane, a major contributor of global warming. Save and eat leftovers, store food in the right places, donate to food banks and treat expiration and sell-by dates as guidelines.
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Shop smart with bulk-buying at <a href="http://www.edgar.hk/">Edgar HK</a>, offering unpackaged high-quality products, grown organically and naturally, without damaging the Earth.
Wherever possible, buy local, seasonal produce. Avoiding food that has crossed the globe will reduce carbon footprint. At <a href="http://www.kfbg.org/eng/">Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden</a> – a conservation and education centre – you can learn how to transition to low-carbon living, taking a holistic approach to nature.
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Clothing
Reassess your wardrobe and think twice before shopping. Recycle your old clothes by donating or swapping them for new pieces from charity stores such as the <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.org.hk/en">Hong Kong Salvation Army</a> or local business <a href="http://www.facebook.com/meegeeco/">Mee &amp; Gee</a>.
Opt for sustainable fashion with local brands such as <a href="http://www.thecloseteur.com/">The Closeteur</a>, an online platform for fashionistas to buy, sell and support pre-loved fashion. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.aboynamedsue.co/">A Boy Named Sue</a> brings honesty and integrity back to fashion with brands that have a people-driven cause and collaborations with local independent designers who encourage the use of eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials.
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Living
Turn off your electrical appliances when not in use and recycle used paper, plastic, metals and batteries to reduce waste to landfill at one of many <a href="http://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/community/crn_outlet.htm">collection outlets</a> across the vicinity.
Buy second-hand, local or handmade products from independent local shops rather than chains to reduce transportation costs, generic waste and to support the local community. <a href="http://www.apps2.wwf.org.hk/pandashop/">Panda Shop</a>’s eco-friendly products support WWF-Hong Kong’s ongoing conservation and education works.
Take your own reusable bag when shopping and stay away from plastic bags. Re-use any packaging materials such as paper bags, plastic boxes, paper and ribbon. <a href="http://www.plasticfreehk.com/blogs/lifestyle">Plastic-free HK</a> sells eco-friendly products that support the reduction of plastic waste.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-31612 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama.jpg" alt="Careful food selection leads to sustainable living" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4.-DINING-Sohofama-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />&nbsp;
Dining 
Eat at restaurants that promote farm-to-table dining, the reduction of food waste and the cultivation of mindful practices. <a href="http://www.locofama.com/">Locofama</a> and <a href="http://www.sohofama.com/">Sohofama</a> are examples of local businesses dedicated to working closely with Hong Kong’s farms to provide organic fruits and vegetables, grown without the use of pesticides. &nbsp;
Transport 
Walk or take public transport as ways to reduce carbon emission. Use bicycles to stay in shape and also to reduce pollution.
The great news is that anyone can do it. By making better choices in our daily lives, we can reduce our harmful impact on the environment. &nbsp;After all, we only have one planet. &nbsp;
Text: Hira Desai
Photo Credits: 
Facebook, Feeding Hong Kong 
Facebook, Edgar Shop HK 
Facebook, Plastic-Free HK 
Facebook, Sohofama
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