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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.

Climate Change

UN To Investors: Get Ready For A Shift To Plant-Based Global Food System

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2020 0

In a newly released forecast by the United Nations backed independent organisation Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), analysts warned investors to expect a global dietary shift toward a plant-based system amid our climate crisis.…
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Health

10 Super Simple Daily Health & Fitness Habits To Kickstart This January

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2020 0

We hope all of you had a merry holiday season and enjoyed the festivities with plenty of delicious, wholesome, plant-based food alongside meaningful conversations and happy memories. Now, we’re saying hello to 2020 - a brand new decade -…
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Climate Change

Prince William Launches Earthshot Prize Award To Help Solve Global Climate Crisis

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2020 0

Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have launched a brand new prize to help solve the global climate crisis. The new Earthshot Prize, which will be awarded to five people every year over the next decade, is looking for people who…
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Indonesia

Climate Crisis: 30 Dead & Thousands Evacuated Due To Jakarta Flash Floods

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2020 0

Torrential rain in the Indonesian capital Jakarta has caused flash floods, killing at least 30 people and forcing thousands to evacuate and move into temporary shelter. This is the city’s most intense period of rainfall since…
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Vegan

Green Monday Named PETA Asia’s Company Of The Year 2019

Sally Ho Jan 3, 2020 0

Hong Kong’s plant-based social enterprise Green Monday has been named PETA Asia’s Company of the Year for 2019. Omnipork, which is Green Monday’s star product developed under their venture Right Treat, earned them the annual award by PETA…
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Vegan Travel Guides

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

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

If you’re travelling through Vietnam, there is a big chance that you will explore your way through Hanoi, the country's charming northern capital. Known for its vibrant nightlife, small handicraft markets and the multicultural community…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Seafood As We Know It Is Dead

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

2020 is the year where seafood as we know it will be dead, primarily due to heightened concerns about not only the environmental impact of consuming fish and other seafood, with health and ethical concerns playing a part too. More people…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Widespread Eco-Anxiety

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

The American Psychological Association (APA) defined eco-anxiety in 2017 as a “chronic fear of environmental doom,” and 3 years on, we’re going to see the number of sufferers spike, and spike big time. 2019 saw the climate crisis…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Nature-Based Fitness Takes Over

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

After years of every fitness trend under the sun, the industry is set for a serious U-turn, back to nature. Fitness enthusiasts of today are looking for more than just optimising their physical bodies, they are seeking deeper connection…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: The Explosion Of Sustainable Fashion

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

As if it hasn’t already made multiple headlines in 2019, sustainable fashion is going to explode this year. Just like inclusivity is not something that brands can afford ignore, sustainability is something companies will no longer be able…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Say Hello To Cultivated Everything – The Rise Of Slaughter-Free

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

We've got two words: cultivated everything. Sure, we've been keeping you up to date on cultivated shrimp to lab-grown steak. And that trend will continue- expect loads more slaughter-free food made from cells. But we’re talking about…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Plant-Based Goes Mass, Affordable & Accessible

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

Plant-based food is going to be increasingly accessible and affordable in 2020. With more people hopping on the now super trendy vegan trend, and a never-ending range of plant-based startups dishing out delicious alternatives from…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: The Smartification & Personalisation Of Food

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

Forget personalised meal delivery, in the future, you will be 3-D printing your bio-bespoke dinner at your favourite restaurant. That's right, everything on your plate is about to get much 'smarter.' With more and more research revealing…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Climate Resistant Crops Are The Future Of Food

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

Our global food system is in dire straights. Not only are experts suggesting that by 2050, our agricultural infrastructure cannot guarantee healthy and nutritionally balanced diets for the projected global population of 10 billion, food…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Supply Chain Traceability Will Take Over The Conversation

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

We have already seen consumers turn their attention to what products are made out of, and by which processes - but what happens to it afterwards will become a major concern for 2020. We predict that more shoppers will be asking questions…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Travelling More, Flying Less, Offsetting It

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

With the Nordic concept of flygskam (aka flight shame) taking off late last year, 2020 is set to be the year where people will opt for alternative ways of transport more than ever before. People aren’t willing to give up travelling, and…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: The Quest For Cleaner, Safer Air

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

In 2020, the world will go on a quest for cleaner air because we’re so much more aware about the health impact of air pollution. The past few decades of industrialisation have resulted in smog and haze become the norm in many cities across…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: The Greenification Of Swag

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

“Swag” or “Stuff We All Get” are literally the freebies that companies giveaway as a means of promoting their brand. So yes, they are those pesky pens, note pads, tote bags, hoodies, jackets, USBs, folders with plastered on corporate logos…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Green Queen 2020 Trend Predictions: Diversity & Inclusion Permeates Fashion & Beauty

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

To all you brands managers out there - diversity is going to be the ultimate keyword this year. Across the board, we’re seeing brands launching fashion, beauty, skincare, makeup and personal care products that take into account…
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Health

7 Ways To Reset This January For A Happier & Healthier You In 2020

Sally Ho Jan 2, 2020 0

So the holidays are over, all your festive duties have been fulfilled, and 2020 has rolled around. The new year is always a great time to take some time out and reflect on the highs and lows of the year before, and prepare a plan to tackle…
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Vegan

Veganuary 2020: The Most Impactful New Year’s Pledge You Can Make

Sally Ho Jan 1, 2020 0

Veganuary is a non-profit organisation that campaigns at the start of each year to encourage people to try adopting a vegan diet for the January, and to take it beyond with their year-round resources and support. The pledge is 31-day long,…
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