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Sally Ho is Green Queen's resident writer and lead reporter. Passionate about the environment, social issues and health, she is always looking into the latest climate stories in Hong Kong and beyond. A long-time vegan, she also hopes to promote healthy and plant-based lifestyle choices in Asia. Sally has a background in Politics and International Relations from her studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Eco Lifestyle

10 Simple, Sustainable Lifestyle Tips for a Greener Year

Sally Ho Jan 21, 2022 0

As more individuals make small but meaningful changes to their daily lives, we can make a major difference for the planet. We don’t know about you, but that definitely gets the Green Queen team excited about the changes we can take on for…
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Food & Nutrition

Food Footprint: Should You Quit Almond Milk?

Sally Ho Jan 14, 2022 0

With climate crisis climbing to the top of the global agenda, more people are beginning to take notice of the connection between our consumption choices and the carbon footprint it leaves behind. While some questions about the footprint of…
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Circular Economy

The 6 Most Exciting Packaging Startups Helping Solve The Plastic Waste Crisis

Sally Ho Jan 7, 2022 0

We zone in on six packaging startups from all over the world who are at the forefront of fighting plastic waste with their solutions.
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Eco Lifestyle

Sustainable Texting? Green Queen’s Climate Conscious Emoji Guide

Sally Ho Jan 5, 2022 0

Emojispeak totally count as a language on its own nowadays. But using the laughing face or the red heart emoji is so 2016. It's 2022, time to upgrade your emojis the sustainable way. Whether Veganuary or climate change or both are top…
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Vegan

How To Do Veganuary: A Beginner’s Guide To Going Vegan In 8 Easy Steps

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2022 0

Veganism really took off as a lifestyle trend over the past couple of years, but there are still many people out there who are on the fence about a plant-based pledge like Veganuary. So we've put together this beginner's Veganuary guide to…
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Breakfast

10 Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas You Will Love

Sally Ho Dec 30, 2021 0

What better way is there to kickstart your day with a nutritious yet delicious breakfast meal to ensure that you’re keeping well inside and out? Plus – all of these recipes are plant-based, which means they are both healthy and…
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Vegan

6 Natural Vegan Egg Substitutes For Easy Plant-Based Baking

Sally Ho Dec 29, 2021 0

Like other intensive industrial farming practices, producing eggs generates greenhouse gas emissions and also contributes to contaminating soil and water, not to mention it's ethically problematic—most egg-laying hens live in pretty…
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Vegan

10 Traditional Chinese Food Dishes That Are Naturally Vegan

Sally Ho Dec 28, 2021 0

Did you know that traditional chinese food has a lot of vegan dishes better for your health and the planet.
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Vegan

Veganuary Guide: 6 Vegan Pantry Staples To Help You Survive Sans Meat This Jan

Sally Ho Dec 27, 2021 0

Signed up to Veganuary to try eating vegan for 31 days (and hopefully for longer)? A bit confused about how to whip up quick and easy meals on your new diet? Don’t fret, we at Green Queen are here to help with 6 must-haves to stock your…
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Vegan

12 Easy One-Pot & Healthy Vegan Recipes You’ll Want To Make Now

Sally Ho Dec 26, 2021 0

It’s no surprise that most of us are spending more time in our own kitchens...but you might be getting a little sick of doing all the dishes. So we’re here to help with 12 super easy, healthy, 100% plant-based family recipes that can be…
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Food & Nutrition

Hot Dry Noodles: The Traditionally Vegan & Addictive Dish From Wuhan

Sally Ho Dec 26, 2021 0

Wuhan, China, has been hardest hit with racist stereotyping since the Covid outbreak and has been making international headlines, but many of us have forgotten the traditional Wuhan delicacy, which happens to be 100% plant-based. Read…
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Vegan

10 Savoury Vegan Porridges Of Asia, From Congee To Dhindo

Sally Ho Dec 24, 2021 0

Let’s face it – most of us have had enough food inspiration on Western-style porridges. As much we all do enjoy a warm bowl of sweet oatmeal topped with fruit and maple syrup, sometimes, we just crave something different but just as…
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Xmas

Plant-Based Christmas: 12 Vegan Holiday Recipes For Your Festive Dinner

Sally Ho Dec 18, 2021 0

There are so many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, whether it is to reduce your carbon footprint, save animals or for your health. But going plant-based doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on a delicious Christmas dinner. Here are…
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Vegan

They’ve Got Beef: Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods Burger Showdown: What’s The Difference?

Sally Ho Dec 16, 2021 0

Arguably, no two food tech companies have played a bigger role in making it seem possible for the planet to go plant-based than California-based rivals Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Both companies manufacture animal-free burger patties…
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Alt Materials

These 8 Material Science & Circular Tech Startups Are Innovating For A Plastic-Free World

Sally Ho Dec 14, 2021

Our planet is suffering from the deluge of plastics polluting our ocean and environment, harming biodiversity, animals and fuelling climate change. Even if we slashed plastic consumption by 80%, we’re still looking at dealing with an…
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Xmas

8 Easy, Eco-Friendly Swaps To Make For The New Year

Sally Ho Dec 12, 2021 0

We like to think that we don’t leave a massive footprint behind on our planet. But have you thought of the many little things in our daily routines that do add up? If you want to make some eco-friendly changes, now is the time. And no,…
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Health

8 Key Facts About Air Pollution In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Dec 12, 2021 0

Just how bad is the air pollution in Hong Kong? And what can be done about it? Here's everything you need to know. In 2019, the American Women’s Association (AWA) of Hong Kong hosted a panel talk on air pollution in the city at…
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Green Business

These 9 Sustainable Startups Are Fixing Our Food System

Sally Ho Dec 11, 2021

Who's leading the way forward in fixing our food system? These nine startups are making big progress. Last year during the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, nine exciting Asia-based startups pitched their sustainable…
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Eco Lifestyle

Food Footprint Series: Is Eating Seafood Better for the Climate Than Meat?

Sally Ho Dec 10, 2021 0

With the climate crisis climbing to the top of the global agenda, more people are beginning to take notice of the connection between our consumption choices and the carbon footprint it leaves behind. While some questions about the…
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Vegan

10 Myths About the Plant-Based Diet Debunked By a Cardiologist (Plus: All the Benefits!)

Sally Ho Dec 7, 2021

While veganism has become one of the hottest trends recently, there are still loads of myths about the meat and dairy-free diet. Now, Dr. Alberto García Guerrero, a cardiologist and expert in plant-based nutrition has dispelled some of…
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Alt Protein

Consumer Behaviour Deep Dive: Who Is Buying Plant-Based Meat & Why?

Sally Ho Dec 3, 2021

Sales of plant-based meat alternatives have skyrocketed over the past year, as consumers turn their attention to health, nutrition, sustainability and food provenance more than ever before. But who exactly is driving the growth of…
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