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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.

Food & Nutrition

What Are Lupin Beans? Meet The Superfood Transforming Vegan Food, From Milk to Meat

Sally Ho Jan 27, 2023

What are lupin beans? Meet the legume creating sustainable vegan meat and milk to uses as novel ingredients and nutrition-packed snacks.
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Vegan

5 Jackfruit Brands For Meaty, Vegan Meals From Tacos to Curry

Sally Ho Jan 27, 2023

Get to know these meaty jackfruit brands and why they should be staples in your natural vegan pantry for dishes like tacos and curry.
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Fashion

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

Sally Ho Jan 26, 2023

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 Jan 26, 2023 0

One-pot meals aren't just soups and stews (although those are amazing! From dumpling skillet stir-fries to noodle bowls, and more, simplify your cooking, but not the flavor. Spending more time in the kitchen? If you're a bit sick of…
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Food & Nutrition

Food Footprint: Which Diet Creates The Least Amount Of Food Waste?

Sally Ho Jan 24, 2023 0

In the Green Queen Food Footprint Series, we tackle some of the complexities surrounding food and examine which choices are really the most planet-friendly. Today, we explore different dietary choices and find out which one is associated…
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Climate Change

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

Sally Ho Jan 24, 2023 0

From generating huge amounts of waste to spewing out greenhouse gases, here is everything you need to know about the environmental impact of your digital use and what we can individually do to minimise it. Thanks to the Digital Age, we…
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Eco Lifestyle

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

Sally Ho Jan 19, 2023 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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Zero Waste

Glass Or Plastic: Which Is Better For The Planet?

Sally Ho Jan 19, 2023 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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China

As China Reopens Ahead of Lunar New Year, Carbon-Intensive Meat Demand Set to Surge

Sally Ho Jan 18, 2023

With China's U-turn on its “zero-Covid” policy and the Lunar New Year just around the corner, a boom in carbon-intensive meat consumption is highly likely. For the rest of the world, 2022 was marked by a return to the pre-pandemic…
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Vegan

Sustainability Messaging on Menus Promote Plant-Based Food Choices, Multiple Studies Agree

Sally Ho Jan 14, 2023

Multiple studies from around the world agree: sustainability messaging on menus is successful in getting more diners to order plant-based meals. Scientists have warned that global meat and dairy intake must fall if we are to combat the…
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Seafood

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

Sally Ho Jan 13, 2023 0

Reducing seafood intake is one of the key ways you can help alleviate your negative effect on the planet, but there are also a host of other important reasons make a pass on fish for dinner. From biodiversity loss to more frequent…
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Circular Economy

Meet 4 Startups Behind The Refillable Grocery Revolution

Sally Ho Jan 12, 2023

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

The 9 Best Dairy-Free Cheese Shops to Try In the U.S.

Sally Ho Jan 10, 2023

For many herbivores out there, cheese tops the list for the hardest things to give up. But thanks to these artisanal fromage makers out there, there’s no shortage of 100% plant-based cheeses out there to satisfy even the wildest of our…
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Wellness

Sound Therapy: What It Is, How To Practice It, and Where To Find It

Sally Ho Jan 5, 2023 0

Sound therapists believe that sound – music, different frequencies, pure sounds – can help rebalance our energy, emotions and well-being. If you’re looking to explore a new wellness modality – sound therapy might just be it. Here, we take…
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Fashion

Sustainable Fashion Guide: The 8 Rules to Building a Responsible Wardrobe

Sally Ho Jan 4, 2023 0

Sustainable fashion is on the rise, with mainstream brands and luxury labels alike embracing the trend. Yet the truth of it is, many of us still feel overwhelmed as consumers: is it possible to be a conscious fashionista? Many of us…
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Vegan

10 Traditional Chinese Food Dishes That Are Naturally Vegan

Sally Ho Jan 4, 2023 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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Alt Protein

Cultivated Meat Regulation: The 10 Most Supportive Countries, From Funding To Policy

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2023

When it comes to cultivated meat, these ten governments are the most active in terms of funding, regulatory frameworks and research resources. Cultivated meat is one of the key food solutions in our climate crisis-fighting arsenal.…
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Vegan

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

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2023

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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Vegan

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

Sally Ho Dec 30, 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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Xmas

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

Sally Ho Dec 24, 2022 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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Alt Protein

2022 Review: Top 10 Cultivated Protein Stories of The Year

Sally Ho Dec 21, 2022

It’s been a whirlwind year for the alternative protein industry. That’s why we’re taking a look back on some of the biggest headlines of 2022, spanning across the globe. Here, we review what the cultivated meat sector brought to the table,…
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