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A leading Hong Kong amalgam of luxury property, transportation and hospitality, Shun Tak Holdings Limited boasts over 60 years in the real estate industry.
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Revealing the conglomerate&#8217;s first ultra-luxury residence in Singapore, Park Nova is the epitome of opulence and green living. Standing at 21-stories high in Singapore’s prestigious neighbourhood on 18 Tomlinson Road, the exclusive residential tower comprises of 51 luxurious units and three penthouses measuring between 133-548 m² in size. The complex, an inspiration drawn from its neighbouring Orchard Boulevard in District 10, embodies a &#8216;Garden City&#8217; lifestyle that would bring its residence closer to nature. An inspiring concept made possible thanks to the talented architects at the award-winning London-based PLP Architecture.
Unique at first glance and sumptuous in every detail, the beautiful biophilic design of the building integrates a lush green vertical garden that encircles the tower&#8217;s unique curvature structure. With verdant communal planters on every level and an abundance of natural light, not to mention 270-degree views of Singapore’s expansive cityscape, residents can immerse themselves in the comfort of a home that redefines modern luxury living with a sustainable lifestyle.&nbsp;
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Stepping beyond the home, the complex offers boundless outdoor space and a premier clubhouse with unparalleled facilities that make healthy living easily accessible to its residence.
Its location also places the area&#8217;s various modes of transportation, the region&#8217;s most prestigious educational institutions and private medical establishments and the city&#8217;s world-famous entertainment, dining, and shopping district, Orchard Boulevard in a convenient distance. It is also home to the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens.
For more details, please visit <a href="http://www.parknova.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.parknova.com</a><a href="http://www.parknova.com">.</a>

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Hong Kong&#8217;s seafood industry is swimming against the tides of sustainability, find out how&#8230;
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Doctors, wellness consultants and health enthusiasts alike urge us to include fish in our daily diet (read more about our daily dietary needs <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/five-daily-diet-requirements/">here</a>), but is too much fish a bad thing? Well, maybe not for us, but it could spell disaster for the environment. According to a recent study by HKU, ADM Capital Foundation and WWF Coral Triangle Program, wild-caught reef fish like grouper and coral trout may soon vanish from our dinner tables unless we take some quick actions.
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So what’s the problem and how do we solve it?
Let’s break it down in some quick facts:
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<li>Hong Kong is the global hub for reef fish trade worth over 1 billion US dollars, much of which is unreported and unregulated.</li>
<li>Hong Kong sources wild-caught fish from more than 170 territories, and has a huge footprint in seafood trade.</li>
<li>The ‘wild fish’ trade is not large by global fishery standards, but it is disproportionately valuable because it supplies extremely high-value fishes.</li>
<li>The demand of reef fish is almost 6 times higher than their sustainable supply rate.</li>
<li>For example, the highly coveted Napoleon fish, worth more than 600 US dollars per kg, have been seriously depleted due to exploitation.</li>
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So what can we do?
&nbsp;Well for starters, government can impose stricter laws and regulation and fish traders should abide by them for long-term benefit. From our side, we need to think twice before consuming ‘wild’ fish. As Dr Yvonne Sadovy, a professor at HKU, says, “We are not talking about not eating fish at all. What we are talking about is not eating so many wild fish that we destroy their populations. We need to know where the seafood comes from, that it’s legally sourced, safe to eat, and that it is sustainable.” So wondering what is sustainable fish? Check out <a href="http://chooserighttoday.org/">Choose Right Today</a> to know more.
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

A Fishy Affair: The Dark Underbelly of Hong Kong’s Seafood Industry

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.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-31609 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden.jpg" alt="Source fresh organic foods for optimal sustainable living conditions" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.-FOOD-Kadoorie-Farm-Botanic-Garden-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
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.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-31610 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING.jpg" alt="Make sure your clothes are sourced from sustainable sources" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2.-CLOTHING-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
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.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-31611 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK.jpg" alt="Sustainable living tip: cut out plastic" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3.-LIVING-Plastic-Free-HK-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
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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