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Sally Ho is Green Queen's resident writer and reporter. She studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science majoring in Politics and International Relations. A long-time vegan, she is passionate about environmental and social issues and hopes to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyle choices in Hong Kong and Asia.

Climate Change

Greta Thunberg Tells US Congress: “You’re Not Trying Hard Enough. Sorry.”

Sally Ho Sep 19, 2019 0

The Swedish environmentalist was one of several who spoke at a Senate climate crisis task force. By Lauren Gambino in Washington, D.C. At a meeting of the Senate climate crisis task force on Tuesday, lawmakers praised a group…
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Travel

Already An Industry Leader, Six Senses Hotels Group Doubles Down on Sustainability

Sally Ho Sep 19, 2019 0

In a just-released report, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas outlines the eco-forward steps it has taken in recent years in recent years from investing in conservation to phasing out plastics. With tourists increasingly sensitive to…
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Climate Change

5 Foods You Eat Everyday Could Disappear Because Of Climate Change, From Coffee To Potatoes

Sally Ho Sep 18, 2019 0

Climate events will not just be felt through more frequent natural disasters and extreme temperatures, but they will soon have a daily impact on our lives in the way of food. Believe it or not, we may no longer be able to enjoy many of our…
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Climate Change

Asia Climate Outlook Bleak: Population Boom, Rapid Urbanisation & Lack Of Leadership Underpins…

Sally Ho Sep 18, 2019 0

As part of our Covering Climate Now week-long series, we are focusing on the climate crisis in Asia. As we reported earlier this week, Asia and the Pacific are particularly vulnerable to the most destructive effects of climate change.…
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Vegan Dining

10 Reasons TREEHOUSE Is Hong Kong’s New Healthy Eating Heaven, From Kicks To Kiosks

Sally Ho Sep 18, 2019 0

TREEHOUSE is the 'accidentally vegetarian and vegan' hotspot that just landed in Soho, just off Pottinger Street in the new H Code Building. Like everyone else in the health crowd, we were super bummed when Christian Mongendre's HOME Eat…
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Fashion

Second Hand Fashion Is Taking Over The World, From Thrift To Preloved Luxury

Sally Ho Sep 18, 2019 0

Global charity Oxfam has recently launched their #SecondHandSeptember campaign, calling on people to join the pledge to say no to new clothing for 30 days. Having been reusing and reselling clothes since 1948, the NGO has declared that…
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Plastic Pollution

WAVE Startup Creates Emission-Free Bio Plastic Bags From Cassava That Dissolve In Water

Sally Ho Sep 18, 2019 0

Amsterdam-based startup WAVE Eco Solutions has developed a biodegradable and hot water soluble cassava-based bio-plastic bag in a bid to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis. Unlike conventional plastic bags, WAVE’s products are made…
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Climate Change

Asia Will Not Achieve 2030 Goals According to Latest UN SDG Report

Sally Ho Sep 18, 2019 0

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the United Nations’ regional hub to promote greater cooperation among countries in the region in order to achieve inclusive, sustainable development. In May, ESCAP…
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Vegan Dining

Where To Eat (Plants) This September: New Vegan Restaurant Openings, Menus & Food News

Sally Ho Sep 17, 2019 0

It is getting hard to keep up with Hong Kong’s vegan scene with so much going on! It’s never been easier to live that plant-based life. To help you out, we have highlighted the best in new menus, openings and more food news in our…
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Climate Change

Covering Climate Now – Voice Your Decarbonisation Plans For Hong Kong Before Sep 20

Sally Ho Sep 17, 2019 0

Hong Kong's Council for Sustainable Development is currently running a public engagement programme as a part of the government’s Long-Term Decarbonisation Strategy. The interactive project aims to encourage public awareness about carbon…
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Climate Change

Covering Climate Now – Climate Change To Hit Asia The Hardest

Sally Ho Sep 17, 2019 0

While the effects of climate change will undoubtedly be felt all around the world, it will have the most devastating impact on Asia and the Pacific, home to roughly 60% of the global population. Extreme weather events, such as prolonged…
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Plastic Pollution

Nestle Japan Scraps KitKat Plastic Packaging For Recyclable Origami Paper

Sally Ho Sep 17, 2019 0

In order to tackle global plastic waste, Nestlé Japan has announced that it is launching recyclable paper packaging for KitKat products, which comes with instructions to fold origami cranes. With Japan being the largest market for KitKats…
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Interviews

Interview: LUÜNA Naturals’ Olivia Cotes-James On Empowering Women, Better Period Care &…

Sally Ho Sep 17, 2019 0

We recently sat down with Olivia Cotes-James, founder and CEO of natural period care startup LUÜNA Naturals based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The company recently launched a line of organic cotton pads and tampons, as well as reusable…
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Climate Change

Gucci Plants Enough Trees To Make Operations & Supply Chain Carbon Neutral

Sally Ho Sep 16, 2019 0

Gucci has just announced that their entire supply chain and operations have become completely carbon-neutral. The luxury fashion brand has achieved this by offsetting all remaining greenhouse gas emissions through supporting forest…
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Climate Change

Covering Climate Now – Indonesian Fires: At Least 30 Million People Breathing Toxic Haze

Sally Ho Sep 16, 2019 0

In August, while social media channels were ablaze (!) with anger over the Amazonian rainforest wildfires, we reported on the fires engulfing forests right at our doorstep in Southeast Asia. These fires, predominantly located within the…
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Climate Change

BREAKING: Green Queen Joins Covering Climate Now Media Partnership Ahead Of UN Climate Action Summit

Sally Ho Sep 16, 2019 0

Green Queen will be joining Covering Climate Now, a media partnership project co-founded by Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) and The Nation to improve the global coverage of the planet’s climate emergency. The campaign was launched as…
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Vegan Travel Guides

Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat The Best Vegan Food In New Delhi

Sally Ho Sep 14, 2019 0

India has always been an incredibly welcoming country for vegetarian, a place where almost one third of the population avoids meat of any kind. While Southern India tends to be a vegan culinary sanctuary, the plant-based dining scene in…
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Eco Living

Your Daily Cup Of Coffee Is An Eco Minefield, Here’s What To Do About It

Sally Ho Sep 13, 2019 0

Most of us might start our day with a fresh cup of coffee. The bad news for us coffee lovers is that the popular drink is pretty problematic when it comes to its social, ethical and environmental impact. Below we talk through the four…
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Hong Kong

HELP: Hong Kong Dolphin Tours Days Away From Closing Down Due To Low Tourism

Sally Ho Sep 13, 2019 0

Due to the recent drop in tourist numbers, the number of people going on pink dolphin sightseeing tours organised by The Hong Kong Dolphinwatch has plumetted, and the ecological tour operator is now only days away from going out of…
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Eco Living

Bulk Buy: Asia’s Best Zero Waste Packaging-Free Grocery Shops

Sally Ho Sep 13, 2019 0

It's seriously time to break up with packaging. It's unnecessary, wasteful and there are now so many packaging-free shops that you actually can live without it. When we realised how many zero-waste bulk buy shops had popped up across Asia,…
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Wellness

Urban Eco-Wellness Retreat elu. Spa Opens In Central Hong Kong

Sally Ho Sep 13, 2019 0

A new urban eco-spa, elu. Spa, has recently opened its doors in the heart of Hong Kong’s Soho district in Central. The boutique spa will serve city residents who are in need of a dose of restoration, rejuvenation and escape from the…
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