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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.

Xmas

Eco Christmas Cards Guide: 6 Ways To Green Your Seasons Greetings

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2019 0

In the spirit of Christmas, many of us send and receive lots of cards with good wishes and season’s greetings. Sadly, this tradition can come at a big price for our planet. But there’s no need to fret- we came up with 6 ways you can…
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Climate Change

Seoul: 1 Million Homes & Public Buildings To Be Solar Powered By 2022

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2019 0

A renewable energy revolution currently underway in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. By 2022, every single public building and 1 million homes in the city will have solar panels. This move is a part of the country’s concerted shift…
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Climate Change

IN THEIR WORDS: 10 Hong Kong Student Climate Strikers Tell Us Why They Are Marching For The Planet

Sally Ho Nov 30, 2019 0

Today, on November 29th, students around Hong Kong gathered together for a school climate strike as a part of the global #FridaysForFuture movement inspired by renowned student striker Greta Thunberg. The event, which is organised by…
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Climate Change

5 Things Barack Obama Wants You To Know About Climate Change

Sally Ho Nov 29, 2019 0

It’s hard to dismiss former United States President Barack Obama’s impact. He has been instrumental in altering our view of world leaders and influencing how modern politicians interact and communicate with us. Whether you’re a big…
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Beauty

NOICE Toothpaste: Asia’s First Refillable, 100% Toxin-Free Dental Care

Sally Ho Nov 29, 2019 0

Singapore startup NOICE CARE has just launched their 100% toxin-free and certified organic botanical natural toothpaste that is sustainably packaged and refillable. Born from the founders' frustration at finding responsible toothpaste…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Solo School Striker & Hong Kong Climate Activist Lance Lau “I Want My Future”

Sally Ho Nov 28, 2019 0

A New Hope: Hong Kong's Answer To Greta Thunberg . Lance Lau Believes The Future Is Worth Fighting For.
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Xmas

Eco Christmas: 10 Ways To Wrap Your Christmas Gifts Sustainably

Sally Ho Nov 28, 2019 0

The tradition of gift wrapping, while beautiful for a moment, leaves behind a long-lasting footprint on our planet. With total annual sale of gift wraps now reaching an estimated US$2.6 billion in the global retail industry, it is time we…
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Facing Monumental Waste Crisis With Disposal Rates Highest Ever

Sally Ho Nov 28, 2019 0

Hong Kong has for years battled a huge waste problem. Now, the most recent figures released by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) indicate that it’s getting even worse: the rubbish disposal rate per person in Hong Kong has…
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Vegan

UK Industry Sustainability Programme Food Made Good Launches In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Nov 27, 2019 0

Food Made Good, the world’s largest sustainability programme for the food service sector, has just launched in Hong Kong. The programme focuses on influencing the sustainability of kitchens, from upping the number of low carbon, veg-led…
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Fashion

Wyatt & Jack Makes Upcycled Bags Out Of Old PVC Beach Toys & Bouncy Castles

Sally Ho Nov 27, 2019 0

Founded in 2010, British upcycled accessory brand Wyatt & Jack creates sustainable bags using materials that aren’t commonly recyclable. These include everything from canvas fabrics in beach deckchairs, broken inflatables and the PVC…
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Climate Change

Koalas Aren’t “Functionally Extinct”, But Not For Much Longer Because #ClimateChange

Sally Ho Nov 27, 2019 0

News about koalas going "functionally extinct" have made headlines in the past few days in the midst of Australia's unprecedented bushfire season, but experts have questioned these claims. However, scientists all agree that koalas are…
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Zero Waste

#WhiteMonday: A Circular Answer To #BlackFriday & Our Wasteful Consumer Culture

Sally Ho Nov 26, 2019 0

The #WhiteMonday movement is here to provide us all with an alternative to arguably the most wasteful days of the year in the consumer calendar - Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day. Faced with the escalation of the climate crisis,…
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Eco Lifestyle

6 Things To Know Before You Buy A Healing Crystal

Sally Ho Nov 26, 2019 0

These insta-trendy spiritual stones that promise to connect you to the Earth are in fact shrouded in conflict, human rights abuses and environmental destruction. From contaminating drinking water to disrupting ecosystems and being…
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Travel

Kapuhala Retreat: Koh Samui’s New Eco Paradise On A Mission To Educate, Inspire & Enhance Lives

Sally Ho Nov 25, 2019 0

Located on Thailand’s pristine island getaway, Kapuhala Koh Samui Tropical Farm & Training Retreat is a brand new kind of experience in wellness tourism. Kapuhala creates life-enhancing experiences for athletes, overworked…
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Fashion

Hong Kong Eco Fashion Label ACF Commissioned To Make Footwear Darling Allbirds Staff Uniforms Globally

Sally Ho Nov 25, 2019 0

Hong Kong based sustainable fashion label A.C.F Fashion Refinery, which has made a name for itself on the global scene thanks to its gender-neutral aesthetic, has just partnered up with eco-friendly sneaker brand Allbirds to create bespoke…
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Alt Protein

TurtleTree Labs: Singapore Lab-Grown Dairy Startup Produces Milk Without The Cows

Sally Ho Nov 25, 2019 0

Singapore-based biotech startup TurtleTree Labs is developing dairy milk in laboratory settings, which will come at a fraction of the environmental footprint when compared to conventional dairy milk. By producing lab-grown milk that…
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Climate Change

‘Climate Emergency’ Is Oxford Dictionary’s Word Of The Year 2019

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2019 0

After a 100-fold increase in usage, Oxford Dictionaries has just declared that the word of the year for 2019 is “climate emergency”. The massive spike in the use of the term demonstrates “greater immediacy” in the conversations we’re now…
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Eco Lifestyle

OPINION: Marie Kondo’s New Online Store Represents Everything That’s Wrong With Our Consumer Culture

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2019 0

Marie Kondo selling useless things online sparks no joy for our planet. Marie Kondo, the pint-sized Japanese personality that achieved global fame including a New York Times bestselling book and a Netflix show, has launched an online…
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Xmas

Experience Presents: 8 Christmas Gift Ideas That Aren’t Things

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2019 0

Hong Kong is suffering from a consumption problem, and we have the power to affect change with our individual daily actions. Just to put into perspective, Hong Kong sends 370 tonnes of textiles to our landfills every single day. While the…
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India

PizzaExpress India Launches Vegan Cheese Pizzas Across All Locations

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2019 0

Iconic global pizza chain PizzaExpress has just launched vegan cheese pizzas across all locations in India. Partnering up with local Mumbai-based cheese manufacturer Soft Spot Foods, the 100% plant-based cheese pizzas will now be available…
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Alt Protein

US Plant-Based FoodTech Giants Impossible & Beyond Look To Conquer China

Sally Ho Nov 21, 2019 0

It's the perfect storm of market factors for a China protein revolution- a pork shortage crisis spurred on by the African Swine Fever epidemic, a trade war that has driven up meat prices, a younger generation motivated by environmental and…
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