Author

Sally Ho 2734 posts 0 comments

Sally Ho is Green Queen's former 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.

Alt Protein

Singapore Emerges As FoodTech Capital Of Asia According To New Report

Sally Ho Mar 13, 2020 0

While the alternative protein movement is still in its infancy in Asia, Singapore stands out from the crowd and has of late become a central food tech innovation hub in the region. According to the Asia Alternative Protein Industry Report,…
Read More...

Zero Waste

New EU Rules To End Throwaway Culture Fuelling Global Climate & Waste Crisis

Sally Ho Mar 13, 2020 0

New European rules could spell the end of the throwaway culture where products are constantly bought and binned, fuelling the global climate crisis and mounting waste problem. The regulations, announced by the European Commission, will…
Read More...

Southeast Asia

Deutsche Bank & Ashoka Launch Asia-Based Female Social Entrepreneur Accelerator

Sally Ho Mar 13, 2020 0

A partnership between global social enterprise facilitator Ashoka and Deutsche Bank will see the creation of a new accelerator programme specifically for women social entrepreneurs in Asia. Called the Made for Good Accelerator for Women,…
Read More...

Health

BREAKING: WHO Declares Coronavirus Global Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 12, 2020 0

The United Nations health agency, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has just declared the Covid-19 coronavirus a pandemic in an announcement on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
Read More...

Climate Change

Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort: Coronavirus Offers Planet Chance For Restart

Sally Ho Mar 12, 2020 0

The coronavirus outbreak, now declared a global pandemic, will eventually enable humanity to reset its values for the benefit of the planet, said top trend forecaster Li Edelkoort. In an interview with Dezeen, Edelkoort said that the…
Read More...

Fashion

H&M Launches B2B Service To Help Other Brands Become More Sustainable

Sally Ho Mar 12, 2020 0

H&M, one of the world’s largest fast fashion houses, has just launched a new sustainable fashion B2B service called Treadler. The service will offer other companies access to H&M’s global supply chain and sustainable product…
Read More...

Climate Change

Could Biofuels Worsen Deforestation? A New Report Reveals Potential Harm Of ‘Eco-Friendly’ Alternative

Sally Ho Mar 12, 2020 0

A new report looking at the impact of global biofuel policies finds that the shift to biofuels could lead to 7 million hectares of deforestation by 2030. The analysis says that much of the demand will come from the aviation industry, which…
Read More...

Animal Rights

Vietnam To Take Action On Illegal Wildlife Trade Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Sally Ho Mar 12, 2020 0

Vietnam is preparing to ban the trade of wildlife and tighten measures on the illegal trade after a number of conservationist groups called on authorities to take action against the cruel industry. It comes as the world is battling the…
Read More...

Climate Change

Global Carbon Emissions Fall Slightly As World Moves Away From Coal, But Bigger Drops Needed

Sally Ho Mar 11, 2020 0

A new report on the world’s electricity generation by climate think tank Ember reveals that carbon emissions from the global electricity system fell by 2% last year as countries begin shifting away from coal-fired power plants. The drop…
Read More...

Vegan Travel Guides

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

Sally Ho Mar 11, 2020 0

Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, is home to not only some of the greatest views and beaches the country has to offer, it also boasts an impressive array of plant-based eateries. From creamy green coconut curry and pad thai to…
Read More...

Recycling

Plastic-Free Dyper Subscription Collects Used Nappies & Turns Them Into Compost For Public Projects

Sally Ho Mar 11, 2020 0

Dyper, a bamboo diaper subscription platform based in the United States, has recently started a new ReDyper program in partnership with recycling company TerraCycle to take back used nappies from customers to compost them. Launched last…
Read More...

Recycling

Kellogg’s Bear Naked Granola Brand Develops First Ever 100% Recyclable Cereal Pouch

Sally Ho Mar 11, 2020 0

American multinational food manufacturer Kellogg Company has just revealed its first fully recyclable cereal pouch for granola sold under its Bear Naked Inc. brand. Unlike most types of plastic zipper pouch packaging sold across mainstream…
Read More...

Eco Lifestyle

#IWD2020: 8 Female-Led Asian Brands That You Should Know, From Fashion To Food

Sally Ho Mar 11, 2020 0

While International Women’s Day this year has already passed, it doesn’t mean that we should stop celebrating the many achievements of women to date. From developing much-needed sustainability solutions to leaving behind a positive social…
Read More...

Climate Change

Lab-Grown Oil? Bill Gates Invests In Deforestation-Free Palm Oil Startup C16 Biosciences

Sally Ho Mar 10, 2020 0

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates has just invested in New York-based startup C16 Biosciences in a Series A funding round that attracted US$20 million in total. The startup uses bioreactors in their labs to grow an oil alternative that is…
Read More...

Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ark Eden Founder & Tree Activist Jenny Quinton “You Can’t Do Environmental Education In The Classroom”

Sally Ho Mar 10, 2020 0

We recently had the opportunity to speak to Jenny Quinton, the founder and project designer of Ark Eden, an organisation in Lantau whose mission is to protect the natural environment of Hong Kong. Throughout the year, Ark Eden hosts…
Read More...

Climate Change

UBS Doubles Down On Sustainable Investments As Financial Sector Wakes Up To Climate Crisis

Sally Ho Mar 10, 2020 0

In their annual Sustainability Report, Swiss multinational investment firm UBS reveals that it has increased its sustainable investments to US$488 billion by the end of 2019 and reduced its carbon-related assets by over 40% compared to the…
Read More...

Hong Kong

Illegal Trade Of Endangered Eel Species Still Prevalent In Hong Kong Despite Coronavirus

Sally Ho Mar 9, 2020 0

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, governments across Southeast Asia have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb the illegal wildlife trade associated with mass species decline and the public health danger of disease transmission.…
Read More...

Climate Change

Emissions Disaster: Airlines Flying Empty “Ghost” Planes Due To ‘Hold Your Spot’ EU Rule

Sally Ho Mar 9, 2020 0

Despite the coronavirus outbreak effectively collapsing the demand for travel across the globe, airlines are choosing to run empty “ghost” flights and spewing out tonnes of carbon emissions in order to keep their allocated flight slots in…
Read More...

Animal Rights

8 Petitions You Should Sign To Help Save Animals In Asia

Sally Ho Mar 9, 2020 0

It can sometimes seem like we’re individually up against the world when it comes to fighting inhumane practices and animal cruelty. But the good news is that even though it may seem like a small action to take, petitions can and do help…
Read More...

Climate Change

Deforestation Makes It Harder For Tropical Forests To Absorb Carbon

Sally Ho Mar 9, 2020 0

A new scientific study has revealed that our tropical rainforests are losing their ability to absorb carbon, which will bring forward the prospect of climate breakdown to the near future. According to the researchers, continued…
Read More...

Consumer Trends & Insights

5 Depressing Facts Ahead Of International Women’s Day 2020

Sally Ho Mar 7, 2020 0

International Women’s Day is internationally observed on the March 8th every year, representing a focal point for women’s rights and is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Some people wonder…
Read More...

Load More Posts