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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

7 Big Signals That Prove The End Of Fossil Fuels Is On The Horizon

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2023

Are fossil fuels really on the way out? For years, climate scientists and environmental activists have been calling for the end of fossil fuels as the number one thing that must happen if we are to save the planet. They have fought…
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Vegan

How To Convince Your Loved Ones To Quit Eating Meat

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2023

You're vegan, but your partner or family members aren’t on board. I managed to convince those closest to me to give up meat thanks to certain behavioral nudges. Here’s what worked. It’s not easy being the only vegan in a…
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Zero Waste

5 DIY Zero-Waste Bathroom Essentials From Toothpaste To Face Masks

Sally Ho Mar 21, 2023 0

We all want to live a little lighter on earth, but making waste-free choices doesn’t mean that we have to sacrifice on our favourite bath, body and skincare products. Read on for some inspiration to eliminate waste from your daily routine…
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Eco Lifestyle

These 3 Pollution-Fighting House Plants to Upgrade Your Indoor Air

Sally Ho Mar 16, 2023 0

Decorating your home with plants won’t just brighten up your home, it will literally make you healthier. Plants offer numerous benefits for our well-being, the most notable of which are that they literally clean the air around them, a must…
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Climate Change

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

Sally Ho Mar 16, 2023 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…
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Vegan

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

Sally Ho Mar 15, 2023

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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Health

The 7 Best Plant-Based Sources For Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Sally Ho Mar 15, 2023 0

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for health and wellbeing. Many people believe that omega-3s can only be found in non-plant-based sources such as fatty fish. However, there are many plant-based foods that do contain omega-3s, and…
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Fashion

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

Sally Ho Mar 14, 2023 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

I Grew My Own Produce in Hong Kong. Here’s What I Learned From Urban Farming.

Sally Ho Mar 14, 2023

As a vegan and sustainable food advocate, growing my own organic produce had always been something I wanted to do. I never thought it was possible to grow my own food right here in Hong Kong, a city famous for its skyscrapers, bright…
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Climate Change

Greenwashing: A Guide To Spotting All Kinds of Green Sheen From Greencrowding to Greenhushing

Sally Ho Mar 13, 2023

From greenlabelling to greenlighting: here's a guide to greenwashing vocabulary in all its shapes and forms, as well as examples to help you spot them. So you’ve heard of greenwashing. But there’s a whole host of ways companies are…
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Food & Nutrition

90% of US Shoppers Care About Food Brands’ Sustainability: Report

Sally Ho Mar 10, 2023

An overwhelming majority of consumers in the US now believe that food businesses need to prioritise social and environmental responsibility. So says a new report based on polling data from over 33,000 American food and grocery shoppers…
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Eco Packaging

8 Circular Packaging Companies To Watch In The Race To Close The Waste Loop

Sally Ho Mar 3, 2023

Packaging is one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste – but our modern society just can’t seem to cut it out. Can these companies help? Living packaging-free is no easy feat, with almost every product on supermarket shelves, at…
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Zero Waste

5 Books To Kickstart Your Zero-Waste Lifestyle Journey

Sally Ho Feb 28, 2023 0

Are you ready to make the move to becoming more zero-waste? These books can help. Faced with our overflowing landfills, the global plastic ocean pollution crisis, and our ecological emergency, it’s more important than ever to make…
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Vegan

5 Traditional Chinese Recipes My Mum Made Vegan (& They Taste Better Now)

Sally Ho Feb 23, 2023

Growing up in a Cantonese home, dishes were always shared at mealtimes. When I went vegan, my mum turned our family favourites plant-based so I would never have to miss out. And honestly, even the omnivores at home say they taste better…
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Vegan

5 Vegan Oat Milk Chocolate Bars We’re Craving

Sally Ho Feb 23, 2023

Vegan chocolate is seriously taking off, with brands rolling out new plant-based options from left to right. But milk chocolate is a particularly tough nut to crack. The answer, for many companies, is oat milk. We’ve rounded up five of…
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Fashion

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

Sally Ho Feb 22, 2023

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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Eco Sneakers

We’re Loving These 5 Upcycled Sneakers Made From Waste

Sally Ho Feb 20, 2023

The eco sneaker space? It’s booming with innovation, with designers now using waste to create new shoes. Sustainable fashion is all the rage right now. Brands are launching everything from low-carbon vegan kicks to recycled underwear.…
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Food & Nutrition

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

Sally Ho Feb 20, 2023 0

Hot dry noodles are the Asian dish you need to try. As a Hong Kong-based journalist hailing from Wuhan reminded us in a heartfelt open letter, it’s time to take stock and reflect on some of the traditions her hometown is known for,…
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Beauty

8 Animal Ingredients Common In Natural Beauty Products

Sally Ho Feb 17, 2023

What's in your natural beauty products? There may be hidden animal ingredients. 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…
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Food & Nutrition

The 5 Delicious Reasons Why We’re Obsessed With Ethiopian Food

Sally Ho Feb 17, 2023 0

Did you know that meatless dishes have always been around in Ethiopian food? But that's not the only reason we're obsessed!
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Vegan

6 Natural Vegan Egg Substitutes For Easy Plant-Based Baking

Sally Ho Feb 16, 2023 0

Eggs are off the menu right now as avian flu continues to spread. Vegan egg substitutes are widely available multitaskers though. Like other intensive industrial farming practices, producing eggs generates greenhouse gas emissions and…
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