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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.

Plastic Pollution

China Announces Single-Use Plastic & Plastic Bag Ban By End 2020

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 0

In a recent policy announcement, China will be stepping up its restrictions on the sale, production and use of disposable plastic products. According to the state planner, the country will ban disposable plastic bags in all major cities by…
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Climate Change

BlackRock Signs Climate Action 100+ Pact After Greenwashing Criticism

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 0

BlackRock, the New York-based global investment firm, has just signed up to the Climate Action 100+ initiative, a campaign made up of fund managers and asset owners in a bid to urge corporate giants to take action on climate change. This…
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Food & Nutrition

10 Plant Foods That You Should Eat To Beat The January Blues

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 1

The parties, festivities and fun of the holiday season is over, and for many of us, it’s back to our normal routines. Combined with the cold, wintery weather of January, it’s no wonder that many of us get caught with a case of the blues.…
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Food Tech

NovaMeat’s Version 2.0 3D-Printed Vegan Steak Is The Most Realistic Yet

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 1

NovaMeat, the Spanish food tech startup that has developed vegan-friendly 3D-printed “meat” using only plant-based proteins has just unveiled version 2.0 of their vegan steak, described as the most realistic product yet to mimic the…
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Wellness

16 Digital Detox Habits To Practice In 2020

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 0

It’s January, and we’ve come back from the holidays rejuvenated and recharged to start the year. Now that we have gotten some much needed rest in, and hopefully taken a break from our phones, laptop screens and other electronic devices,…
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Fashion

Top Fashion Trendsetter Says “Ecology Equals Economy” In Next Decade

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 0

In an elaborate conversation with the Guardian, one of the world’s leading and most respected fashion trend forecasters Lidewij Edelkoort says that the future of the industry has to be environmentally-friendly. The Dutch-born…
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Climate Change

Climate Crisis Dominates Top 5 Risks In World Economic Forum Report

Sally Ho Jan 20, 2020 0

For the first time, the climate crisis is at the top of the World Economic Forum’s annual risk report ahead of the Davos conference. All five spaces in the list of issues likely to pose a major impact over the next decade have been filled…
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Recipes

8 Vegan Traditional Chinese Dishes To Enjoy During The Lunar New Year

Sally Ho Jan 18, 2020 0

With Chinese New Year coming up, we’re all getting excited about the delicious food-filled celebrations (and lai see packets!) ahead. While many of the traditional Chinese dishes typically enjoyed during the Spring Festival feature meat…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: ‘We Are All Greta’ Author Valentina Giannella On A “We Are Making The Worst Use Of The Earth”

Sally Ho Jan 18, 2020 0

We had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with children’s book author Valentina Giannella, who recently penned We Are All Greta. First published in Italian last April, it has since been translated into 13 languages, with the translated…
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Vegan

5 Traditional Vegan Treats To Fill Up Your Chinese New Year Candy Box

Sally Ho Jan 18, 2020 0

The Year of the Rat is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to take out your Chinese candy boxes out from your cupboards and fill them up with delicious goodies. While we are big fans of the tradition, many of the sweet treats that…
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Wellness

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wellness Lifestyle Brand Hits Netflix In New Controversial Series “The Goop Lab”

Sally Ho Jan 17, 2020 0

Kicking the new year off, Netflix recently debuted a trailer for its newest original show called “The Goop Lab”, a six-episode series that follows Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle content and retail brand Goop. Despite the brand having…
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Vegan Dining

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

Sally Ho Jan 17, 2020 0

Happy New Year, everyone. It’s 2020, and the vegan scene in Hong Kong is expanding so quickly that it’s getting hard to keep up! If you are looking for some new plant-based bites, this is the right place to find out. We have highlighted…
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Fashion

Zalora Jumps On Secondhand Fashion With StyleTribute, Unveils Preloved Collection

Sally Ho Jan 17, 2020 0

Asian online fashion retail giant Zalora has just partnered up with luxury resale platform StyleTribute. The collaboration will offer users over 10,000 new choices of preloved luxury clothing, bags and accessories on Zalora’s mobile and…
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Eco Living

Our Eco-Friendly Guide To Spring Cleaning Before The Lunar New Year

Sally Ho Jan 17, 2020 0

Chinese New Year comes around every year from late January to mid-February on the Gregorian calendar, with its exact date determined according to the phases of the moon. This year, we’ll be welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Rat on the…
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Wellness

Kimberly-Clark Invests US$ 25M In Reusable Period Underwear Thinx

Sally Ho Jan 16, 2020 0

Multinational personal care corporation Kimberly-Clark has invested US$ 25 million in reusable period underwear brand Thinx, signalling that sustainable menstrual care products is a market that is here to stay. The investment is expected…
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Plastic Pollution

India’s Garbage Cafe Is Feeding People In Exchange For Plastic Waste

Sally Ho Jan 16, 2020 0

The Garbage Cafe in the Indian city of Ambikapuris helping the country tackle its plastic waste crisis by offering a meal to anyone in exchange for collected plastics. Opened by the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation, the aim of the…
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Beauty

Beauty Goes Circular: Secondhand Beauty Products Are Now A Thing

Sally Ho Jan 16, 2020 0

It seems like it won’t just be sustainable fashion exploding this year - secondhand beauty is taking off as well. Driven by eco-conscious consumers, companies are now coming up with platforms for beauty enthusiasts to buy and sell used…
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Food Tech

China Impossible Foods’ Rival Zhenmeat Seeks US$2M Funding For Major Growth

Sally Ho Jan 15, 2020 0

Beijing-based plant-based meat startup Zhenmeat is now seeking US$ 2 million in funding from global investors in order to capture the growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives in China. This follows the latest news from Silicon…
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Beauty

NET-A-PORTER’s Conscious Platform Debuts Sustainable Beauty, Adds 45 New Apparel Brands

Sally Ho Jan 15, 2020 0

Global luxury fashion e-commerce giant NET-A-PORTER, known for offering customers the latest in designer clothing, accessories and shoes, is renewing their commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion by expanding their NET SUSTAIN edit.…
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Beauty

Our Top 5 Picks From Hong Kong’s Organic Luxe Beauty Haven Le Melior

Sally Ho Jan 15, 2020 0

Le Melior is a Hong Kong-based clean beauty curator, showcasing only the best organic and toxin-free skincare and cosmetics. The name is inspired by the french term for the best ("le meilleur"), and this meaning drives their philosophy…
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Wellness

Your 2020 Eco Resolution? Install A Home WaterChef Water Filter, For You AND The Planet

Sally Ho Jan 15, 2020 0

From humble beginnings in a small garage to becoming what is today the world’s leading water filtration company, WaterChef is the ultimate eco-wellness tool to equip your home with what you need to make a real difference for your health…
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