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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.

Consumer Trends & Insights

These 7 Trends Will Drive Consumer Spending Trends In The Next Decade

Sally Ho Nov 14, 2019 0

According to a new report titled “Global Consumer Trends 2030” by global market research agency Mintel, there will be 7 major social and tech trends that shape consumer decisions in the 2020s. The anticipated trends include wellbeing,…
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Climate Change

BNP Paribas Analysis Says Demise Of Big Oil Is Coming Within A Decade

Sally Ho Nov 14, 2019 0

According to a new analysis by BNP Paribas, the big oil industry is “now in relentless and irreversible decline,” mostly thanks to the dip in prices for batteries and renewables, which is driving an electric vehicle - EV - revolution.…
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Hong Kong

#WorldKindnessDay: An Appeal For Kindness, Which We Need More Than Ever

Sally Ho Nov 13, 2019 0

Amidst trying times in Hong Kong and across the world, we need kindness more than ever. World Kindness Day is observed internationally every year on November 13th. Introduced to the world in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, made up…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

“Renewable Is Doable” Unilever Now Using 100% Renewable Energy, Will Be Carbon Neutral By 2030

Sally Ho Nov 13, 2019 0

In an announcement made by the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods behemoth Unilever, the company is set to become 100% carbon neutral by 2030. Since its campaign began in 2015, the company has achieved carbon neutral status in 15 of its sites…
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Health

Thailand To Ban Three Toxic Pesticides, US Tries To Pressure Against It

Sally Ho Nov 12, 2019 0

Following the Thai government’s decision to ban a series of toxic farming chemicals, the Trump administration is pressuring Thailand to exempt three harmful pesticides that have been scientifically linked to serious health problems and…
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Health

Yoga Trend Leads To More Hip Injuries With Experts Calling For A “Return To Breath”

Sally Ho Nov 12, 2019 0

Amid the renewed attention on self-care, fitness and wellness, the yoga industry has experienced exponential growth in Asia and globally, with over 300 million adherents worldwide (and counting). While yoga has been prized for bringing…
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Indonesia

Your Favourite Chocolate Bar Is Fuelling Deforestation In Indonesia Despite “Sustainability Facade”

Sally Ho Nov 12, 2019 0

The manufacturers of global brands such as Oreo cookies and Cadbury’s chocolate bars are among some of the major companies still sourcing palm oil from producers linked to the Indonesian forest fires. According to a brand new Greenpeace…
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Alt Protein

Singapore Agritech Startup Sustenir Now Serving Hong Kong With Locally Grown, Low Emissions Kale

Sally Ho Nov 12, 2019 0

Earlier this year, Singapore-based agri-tech company Sustenir made headlines with its lab-grown strawberries and arugula in its hydroponic facility. Now, the startup has just expanded into Hong Kong to start vertical farming in the city,…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Major Increase In Carbon Offsetting Thanks To “Greta Thunberg Effect”

Sally Ho Nov 12, 2019 0

Due to the growing attention about our current climate emergency - much of it inspired by the iconic 16-year old Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg - we are now seeing a huge increase in carbon offsetting. The “Greta Thunberg…
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Organic

Indian Cotton Farmers Defy Monsanto With Native Seeds

Sally Ho Nov 11, 2019 0

Agrochemical multinational corporation Monsanto is responsible for huge socioeconomic damage within the Indian farming community ever since they launched illegal operations of field trials decades ago to make inroads into the market. After…
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Alt Protein

Impossible Burger Lands In Mainland China, Impossible Pork On Its Way

Sally Ho Nov 11, 2019 0

The Impossible Burger by Silicon Valley startup Impossible Foods has just made its formal launch in mainland China this week at Shanghai’s China International Import Exposition. Throughout the expo event from 5th November - 10th November,…
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Zero Waste

Shoppers Are Buying More Sustainable Goods Across Every Product Category

Sally Ho Nov 11, 2019 0

According to new research from the Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) at New York University, consumers are purchasing more sustainable products than ever before. Rather than being a niche sector trend, researchers found that this was…
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Plastic Pollution

Argentina To Replace China As World’s Dumping Ground For Plastic Waste

Sally Ho Nov 10, 2019 0

In August this year, Argentina changed its definition of what counts as “waste”, a move that could enable the import of millions of tonnes of low-grade plastic waste scraps discarded in the United States. Environmental campaigners have…
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Vegan

Green Common Announces Mainland China Launch, Debuts Omnipork On T-Mall

Sally Ho Nov 8, 2019 0

Plant-based grocery, café chain & distribution outfit Green Common, a concept developed by Hong Kong-born vegetarian movement Green Monday, has just debuted in mainland China with a Tmall Global e-commerce store featuring their range…
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Vegan

#Tech4Good: New Browser Extension Automatically Filters For Vegan Products Online

Sally Ho Nov 8, 2019 0

The Vegan Filter, a Chrome browser extension developed by British tech startup Xarista, is now running on over 20 retail sites. The free extension is designed to help users find plant-based groceries, vegan fashion and cosmetic products…
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Eco Lifestyle

People Will Only Choose Saving The Planet If It Saves Them Money

Sally Ho Nov 8, 2019 0

Turns out, sustainability all comes down to unit economics. When we make one eco-friendly decision over a less planet-friendly option, our individual motivation seems to stem from price, rather than moral persuasions. This suggests that…
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Fashion

Upcycled UK Fashion Brand BOTTLETOP Debuts Concept Store Made From Recycled Materials At K11 MUSEA

Sally Ho Nov 8, 2019 0

British luxury fashion brand creating upcycled accessories, BOTTLETOP, has just opened its first Hong Kong store in Tsim Sha Tsui’s newest mall K11 MUSEA. While not the first time the company has forayed outside of the UK with pop-ups in…
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Climate Change

Google Launches Climate Startup Accelerator Program, Critics Remain Skeptical

Sally Ho Nov 8, 2019 0

Google is on the hunt for “social impact” startups that are focused on sustainability and working on solving climate-related issues. Announced on Tuesday, this scheme hopes to target those companies that are aligned with the United Nations…
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Vegan

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

Sally Ho Nov 7, 2019 0

It is getting hard to keep up with Hong Kong’s vegan scene with so much going on. It’s never been easier to live that plant-based life. To help you out, we have highlighted the best in new menus, openings and more food news this November…
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Climate Change

UN Chief António Guterres: Asia Must Quit “Addiction” To Coal Now

Sally Ho Nov 7, 2019 0

In a speech in Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday, United Nations Chief Secretary António Guterres described climate change as the “defining issue of our time,” and that Asia must be on the “front line” to fight it by eliminating fossil…
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Zero Waste

The Global Plastic Crisis In Numbers: 10 Shocking Facts You Need To Know

Sally Ho Nov 7, 2019 0

The plastic crisis is one of the biggest challenges that our planet is facing, and one that desperately needs to be tackled, especially if we want to save the fate of our oceans. Currently, millions of tonnes of plastic ends up in the…
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