Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement – Hong Kong

Nature Bathing

Being one with nature, Nature Bathing hopes to relieve the pressure of urban residents in Hong Kong and promote environmental education. Nature Bathing introduced the “Nature Jewel Box” (natural animal and plant specimens), which brings nature to our homes during the pandemic. The SE also held classes online on Zoom to teach and share the knowledge of nature.

Coco shared her interesting exposure in Africa, where she found that children enjoyed nature and loved different native creatures. Seeing the different leaves, fruits and shells in the Nature Jewel Box, Coco also shared her experience of picking up shells with her kids!

People on Board

People on Board designs and publishes local style table games suitable for families to enhance parent-child relationship, preventing video game addiction, whilst promoting local cultural creation and create employment opportunities. During the pandemic, People on Board gave away more than 2,000 board games to low-income families, so that their children could also enjoy better parent-child activities. An online store was also launched to introduce their board game called “MTR”.

Coco said her children also play video games, but she would also try to take them out to have other experiences, discover their interests, and reduce the chances of video game addiction.

Anew Toys

Anew Toys encourages children to share toys and teaches them to make their own, which gives a full play experience to children, stimulating their creative, whilst boosting their self-worth.

Countless classes were suspended or cancelled due to COVID-19. Anew Toys countered this by sending necessities to students’ homes and other institutions so that children can continue class, whilst developing their own toys at home.

Coco believed that children have endless imagination. She shared a funny experience of her kid who thought adhesive tapes have strange powers that can fix every damaged item. Her daughter would make different toys by herself, and gave her DIY toy cars to her younger brother. Coco agreed that in no way should adults limit children’s imagination and creativity.

Silver Yoga

Silver Yoga designs and offer chair-yoga courses particularly for the elderly to achieve comprehensive physical and mental health stimulation.

It is true that yoga is suitable for people of different ages. So far the oldest student of Silver Yoga is 92 years old. We should encourage the elderly in the family to develop the habit of regular low intensity exercises to improve physical and mental health.

Cindy, the founder of Silver Yoga, said that some of the elderly have more common topics to discuss with family after participating in the yoga classes.

Silver Yoga specially invited an elderly student Qing to demonstrate chair-yoga. Monita mentioned that having adequate exercise or movement is the key to not only physical but also mental health. She encourages the elderly to do moderate exercise.

Eldershop

The Eldershop promotes employment within the elderly, by providing suitable working environment and employment opportunities for the elderly who are financially needy or have dreams of self-accomplishment at an older age. The SE’s daily maintenance is in the care of mainly the elderly. For example, they make the pastries themselves. The wolfberry and red date cake served there is made by an 82-year-old senior.

People could feel the warmth and care from the elderly every time they visit the Eldershop. Cherry also agrees that everyone is responsible for always caring for the elderly at home and spending more time with them.

Adaptive Clothing

Adaptive Clothing employs retirees to design and make special clothing for the elderly, the disabled and chronically ill patients. The design meets their special needs and thus reduces the pressure of caregivers and keeps the elderly home comfortably and safely during the pandemic.

Their founder, Swing shared the story of a middle-aged poor man whose mother was suffering from cancer. The man hoped that Adaptive Clothing would not only make an exclusive hat for mother, but also produce them in large quantities to help more people in need.

Amity

Amity advocates the spirit of “food for good”. Consumers can help promote the employment of retired elders, working class women and disadvantaged groups through the purchase of Amity’s food series.

Amity also allocates part of its proceeds for local poverty alleviation or community work to reduce the living burden of low-income families. Kaki highly appreciates their charitable work and what they stand for.

TI FARM

TI FARM utilizes indoor hydroponic planting technology and is mainly run by ex-mentally ill persons. It aims to provide employment and training opportunities for disadvantaged groups.

Kaki discovers that the working environment of TI FARM is also very desirable for persons in recovery, giving them a great sense of success and satisfaction. She agrees working in such environment could help them regain self-confidence and increase opportunities for communication with others.

FairTaste

As the first fair trade brand in Hong Kong, the products launched by FairTaste are based on the principles of fair trade, local production, and no additives. FairTaste employs low-income women in Kwai Tsing District to make food. This act adds local elements into fair trade.

Through the live webcast, Kaki learnt more about fair trade, and hoped to encourage the notion of “Consume To Pay It Forward” with everyone.

YM FLEUR

YM FLEUR advocates recycling and making the best use of materials. It hires low-income women whose duties are to recycle flowers and refine them. Understandably, they can acquire new employment skills and develop creativity, paving the way for future career development.

YM FLEUR believes that flowers can heal people’s body and mind, relieve stress, enhance concentration and creativity. Are you curious on whether Thor has handcrafted any special gifts for his wife?

Green One

Green One specializes in the design and development of sustainable products. It is committed to integrating sustainable and humane design into products. Planting environmental protection messages in products, Green One aims to encourage people to lead a eco-friendly lifestyle, take the initiative in waste reduction, and become one of their green members!

Influenced by his environmentalist partner, Thor has cultivated the habit of bringing his own drinking straw. Coincidentally, the key product of Green One happens to be a detachable drinking straw that is easy to carry.

Dyelicious

As the first natural leftover dyeing workshop in Hong Kong, Dyelicious brings kitchen waste dyes to various countries. It aims to tackle the problems caused by chemical dyeing and provide natural dyeing solutions as a way to raise awareness.

Dyelicious is committed to spreading the story of food and the art of dyeing. Its products, being stylish, pretty, and eco-friendly at the same time, are great proof that it is not difficult to integrate environmental protection into everyday life.