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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.

Climate Change

Can These 6 Marine Tech Startups Help Solve The Many Issues Facing Our Oceans?

Sally Ho Aug 2, 2022

Some of the most exciting young “ocean innovators" accepted into UpLink, the open digital platform launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF), are working toward sustainable progress in ocean conservation. Life below water is a vital…
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Fashion

5 Ways Conscious Consumption Is Driving The Resale Fashion Boom

Sally Ho Aug 1, 2022

Sustainability is a hot topic in fashion right now, as the industry grapples with its reputation as one of the most polluting in the world. Consumers, in search for more eco-friendly ways to shop, are looking for alternatives that leave…
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Eco Lifestyle

These 4 Books Can Help Us Rethink Our Relationship With Stuff And Become More Sustainable

Sally Ho Jul 31, 2022

Most of us can agree that we have too much stuff—and it's killing our planet. These four books might help us become more sustainable.
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Food & Nutrition

5 Reasons Why Lee Kum Kee’s Fermented Condiments Are The Umami Kick Your Vegan Pantry Needs

Sally Ho Jul 31, 2022

Keeping our pantries well-stocked with versatile, tasty and healthy ingredients is a total must, and whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, you might now be on the lookout for some new staples to try out to elevate your…
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Alt Protein

These 16 Food Tech Startups Are Revolutionising India’s Food Ecosystem

Sally Ho Jul 24, 2022 0

These 19 food startups are leading India’s emerging alternative protein space, developing 100% plant-based and cell-based alternatives.
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Fashion

7 Sustainable Underwear Brands: Ethical Bras & Eco Briefs We’re Crushing On

Sally Ho Jul 23, 2022

Sustainability is taking over the entire fashion industry, and underwear brands are no exception – there’s nothing pretty about unethical or environmentally-unfriendly bralettes or briefs. So we’ve put together a list of our favourite…
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Vegan

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

Sally Ho Jul 22, 2022 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-percent plant-based family recipes that can…
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Food & Nutrition

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

Sally Ho Jul 21, 2022 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 plant-based. There are…
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Beauty

8 Animal Ingredients Common In Natural Beauty Products

Sally Ho Jul 20, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, not all natural beauty products are vegan-friendly. Just because they don't contain synthetics doesn't mean they don't use animal-derived ingredients, which is considered "natural". Here are some ingredients…
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Zero Waste

Glass Or Plastic: Which Is Better For The Planet?

Sally Ho Jul 19, 2022 0

Green Queen weigh in on one of the ultimate eco debates: glass or plastic? We set the record straight once and for all for you zero-wasters!
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Vegan

10 Delicious Vegan Dumpling Recipes You Need To Try Right Now

Sally Ho Jul 19, 2022 0

Here are our favourite 100% vegan dumpling recipes that we know you'll love, from pan-fried gyoza to steamed wontons, momos and mandu.
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Seafood

10 Reasons Eating Fish and Seafood Is Bad for Your Health and the Planet

Sally Ho Jul 18, 2022 0

From biodiversity loss to more frequent natural disasters and rising global temperatures, our planet is now at an important crossroads. In the face of this global crisis, lessening our impact on the limited environmental resources we have…
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Food & Nutrition

A Guide To Every Kind Of Tofu By A Cantonese Doufu Lover

Sally Ho Jul 17, 2022 0

Tofu has been making headlines recently in the Western world as plant-based eating goes mainstream, but the vegan-friendly protein has long been a staple in cuisines across Asia for centuries and despite questionable recent headlines,…
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Vegan

10 Traditional Chinese Food Dishes That Are Naturally Vegan

Sally Ho Jul 16, 2022 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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Fashion

The Best Sustainable Fashion Brands For All (Plus) Sizes and All Occasions

Sally Ho Jul 14, 2022

It’s time to take the “either/or” out of inclusivity and sustainability. Consumers are demanding fashion brands to tick more than one box, telling them it’s not enough to preach about transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing if blind…
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Breakfast

10 Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas You Will Love

Sally Ho Jul 13, 2022 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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Circular Economy

Meet 4 Startups Behind The Refillable Grocery Revolution

Sally Ho Jul 11, 2022

These startups are making refillable groceries convenient—delivering them in clean energy-powered vehicles and bikes to customers' doors.
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Eco Lifestyle

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

Sally Ho Jul 10, 2022 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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Climate Change

What Is Your Digital Footprint & How Can You Minimise It?

Sally Ho Jul 10, 2022 0

Thanks to the Digital Age, we have managed to cut down on our consumption of physical resources such as wood for paper, but the emissions produced from maintaining and powering devices, cloud storage, data centres can add up. With access…
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Fashion

3 Italian Eco Entrepreneurs Changing The Future Of Fashion You Need To Know

Sally Ho Jul 9, 2022 0

Italy has long been synonymous with luxury fashion and globally-recognised design talent. A new crop of Italian entrepreneurs are changing the discourse on what it means to create a fashion company in today's global markets, where…
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Food & Nutrition

In Season: 5 Chinese Vegetables That You Should Be Eating Right Now

Sally Ho Jul 9, 2022 0

While many vegetables in Hong Kong grow year-round, not all types of produce are available all the time, and it simply isn’t as tasty when it isn’t eaten in season. Now that we’re entering into the hot summer months in full-swing, we can…
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