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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.

Vegan

No More Chicken: KFC Branch To Go 100% Meat-Free For Week Without Meat

Sally Ho Mar 7, 2020 0

A branch of KFC in Rotterdam, the Netherlands will be replacing all chicken with meat-free Quorn products to mark the national “Week Without Meat” initiative, which will be taking place across the country this year from the 9th to 15th…
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Future Foods

#IWD2020: 8 Asian Women Changing The Future Of Food

Sally Ho Mar 6, 2020 0

International Women’s Day is internationally recognised on the March 8th every year, and represents a focal point for women’s rights and is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. With climate…
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Future Foods

Startup Atomo Makes Sustainable & Climate Resilient “Molecular Coffee”

Sally Ho Mar 6, 2020 0

In addition to bringing about frequent disasters, rising temperatures and extreme unpredictable weather events, the consequences of climate change extends to the staple foods we consume daily. One of these is coffee, which is already being…
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Plastic Pollution

Global Waste Crisis: Let’s Talk About Low-Value Plastics

Sally Ho Mar 6, 2020 0

While plastic water bottles tend to dominate the headlines when it comes to the plastic waste crisis, the problem of low-value plastics often gets cast aside. But the reality is that low value plastics take up a massive share of global…
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Fashion

#IWD2020: 7 Hong Kong Women Changing The Future Of Fashion

Sally Ho Mar 5, 2020 0

International Women’s Day is internationally recognised on the 8th March every year, and represents a focal point for women’s rights and is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Sustainable…
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Fashion

Riya Collective: First Go-To Rental Platform For Indian Fashion & Wedding Wear Gets Y Combinator Funding

Sally Ho Mar 5, 2020 0

Based in the United States, Riya Collective is a rental startup offering high-end and luxury Indian clothing on a consignment basis. The company tackles a three-pronged issue: the difficulty of finding trendy and traditional garments…
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Plastic Pollution

Indian Himalayan Town Launches Reusable Bamboo Bottle Scheme For Tourists To Fight Plastic Waste

Sally Ho Mar 5, 2020 0

In a bid to stop the use of plastic water bottles and littering, the picturesque town of Lachen in Sikkim, India will be introducing bamboo water bottles for tourists. The town is famous for its snow-capped mountain peaks and views with…
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Singapore

Singapore To Spend SGD100 Billion To Adapt To A Hot, Flooded, & Food Insecure Future

Sally Ho Mar 5, 2020 0

Singapore has a S$100 billion plan to help the city-state adapt to a world stricken by the climate crisis. The island nation’s plan targets measures to survive in high temperatures and floodwaters as global heating continues to escalate,…
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Health

Expo West, World’s Largest Natural Products Show Postponed Due To Coronavirus

Sally Ho Mar 4, 2020 0

A number of events around the world have been cancelled or postponed since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, and the latest to fall victim is Expo West 2020, the world’s largest natural products show. According to the organisers New…
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Plastic Pollution

British Airways To Eliminate 700 Tonnes Of Single-Use Plastic This Year

Sally Ho Mar 4, 2020 0

British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, has just announced that it plans to remove 700 tonnes of single-use plastic from its flights over the course of 2020. The company will be swapping disposable plastic items for “more…
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Vegan

Japan Airlines To Serve Vegan Beyond Burgers On Select Flights Until May

Sally Ho Mar 4, 2020 0

Japan’s national flag carrier line Japan Airlines will be serving vegan burgers using Beyond Meat’s plant-based patties on select routes between Tokyo and the United States. The vegan burger option will be available to first class…
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Coffee

Is Your Starbucks Coffee Supplied By Child Labour? Investigation Exposes Giants Including Nespresso

Sally Ho Mar 4, 2020 0

A new investigation by Channel 4’s current affairs programme Dispatches has revealed that coffee chain giant Starbucks and Nespresso are sourcing their beans from suppliers who are using child labour. The television exposé showed children…
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Plastic Pollution

Face Masks Polluting Hong Kong Beaches & Hills Since Coronavirus

Sally Ho Mar 3, 2020 0

As the current coronavirus epidemic lingers, many Hong Kong citizens and residents are taking precautions to protect themselves by wearing a surgical face mask in public. However, environmental groups in Hong Kong are now warning about the…
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Fashion

Gap Partners With ThredUP, Latest Fashion Retailer To Join Resale Trend

Sally Ho Mar 3, 2020 0

Gap has become the latest retailer to hop on the secondhand resale market, following multiple high-profile players looking to stay relevant and cash-in on shifting consumer tastes for sustainable fashion. In partnership with one of the…
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Animal Rights

Nearly 90% Of Dolphin Population In Indian Ocean Wiped Out By Fisheries

Sally Ho Mar 3, 2020 0

A new study by an international group of scientists has found that almost 90% of the dolphin population in the Indian Ocean has been killed due to the tuna fishing industry. The “alarming” drop in dolphin numbers is related to the use of…
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Climate Change

Cleaner Air: China Pollution Levels Drop Dramatically Since Coronavirus Outbreak

Sally Ho Mar 3, 2020 0

Satellite images provided by US space agency NASA has shown a major drop in pollution levels in China since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19. The decline in air pollution happened as Chinese authorities extended the Lunar…
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Climate Change

Paris Agreement Experts Say You Should Take These 10 Actions For The Planet

Sally Ho Mar 2, 2020 0

In a newly published book by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac – two prominent leaders of the United Nations Paris Agreement negotiations – there are some crucial actions that each and every one of us can take in our daily…
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Animal Rights

China Permanently Bans Wildlife Trade But Leaves Loopholes For Medicinal Uses

Sally Ho Mar 2, 2020 0

The current coronavirus epidemic has prompted China to permanently ban the trade and consumption of wild animals. While the move is widely praised by conservationists, experts warn against overoptimism as wildlife taken for traditional…
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Zero Waste

‘Quit The Jar!’ New Zero-Waste Book Gets Real About Taking Action Versus Talking Action

Sally Ho Mar 2, 2020 0

Polly Barks, a zero-waste educator who lives a full waste-free lifestyle in Indiana in the United States, will soon be launching her new book on everything to do with zero-waste sustainable living. Titled More Than A Plastic Bag: An Action…
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Food & Nutrition

‘Just A Phone Call’: Danish Chef Hits Out At Michelin’s Sustainability Icon For Greenwashing

Sally Ho Mar 2, 2020 0

Michelin’s latest green campaign to introduce a new emblem for sustainable gastronomy has come under criticism for greenwashing. After digging into the Guide’s criteria for approving which restaurants could receive the green clover shaped…
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Fashion

Cruelty-Free Label Save The Duck Debuts Recyclable Jackets From 100% Upcycled Materials

Sally Ho Mar 1, 2020 0

Italian eco fashion brand Save The Duck is debuting a new range of sustainable, animal-free and recyclable outerwear jackets for their Spring-Summer collection, which are made using 100% recycled materials, including recovered ocean waste…
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