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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.

Plastic Pollution

Coca-Cola Named Most Polluting Brand On Earth For Second Year In A Row

Sally Ho Oct 29, 2019 0

In a global audit of plastic waste conducted by the Break Free From Plastic movement, Coca-Cola was found for the second year in a row to be the top polluting brand worldwide. The multinational beverage giant is accountable for more…
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Kids

Don’t Spook The Planet: 8 Eco-Friendly Tips For A Greener Halloween

Sally Ho Oct 28, 2019 0

Halloween is just around the corner! While Halloween is always a good excuse for a whole lot of fun and games, it usually produces a scary amount of waste. To avoid being too spooked out by your eco footprint this year, check out our green…
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Climate Change

Patagonia Founder Yves Chouinard: “Capitalism Will Lose Its Customers”

Sally Ho Oct 28, 2019 0

In an exclusive interview with Fast Company, the 80-year-old founder of iconic outdoor apparel brand Patagonia Yvon Chouinard made a damning case against the current capitalist system that is driving unsustainable practices in the midst of…
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Food & Nutrition

Cambridge Study Finds Doubling Veggie Options On Menus Can Cut Meat Orders By 40-80%

Sally Ho Oct 28, 2019 0

A recent study by University of Cambridge scientists finds that increasing vegetarian options on menus reduces orders of meat dishes by 40 to 80%. This piece of research presents a new solution to encourage more plant-based eating amongst…
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Wellness

74% Of Elite Chinese Consumers Prioritise Making A Positive Impact Over Materialism

Sally Ho Oct 28, 2019 0

According to a new report by HSBC Jade, the bank’s most elite membership level, Chinese consumers say that their personal growth and making a positive impact on earth is more important than wealth. This adds to the growing analyses…
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Plastic Pollution

Microplastic Pollution: German Study Finds Plastic Byproducts In Over 97% Of Children Tested

Sally Ho Oct 28, 2019 0

In a new study conducted by the German Environmental Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute, plastic byproducts were found in almost all blood and urine samples taken from children between the ages of 3 and 17. These shocking results…
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Beauty

Birkenstock Launches Refillable Sustainable Cork Skincare Product Line

Sally Ho Oct 28, 2019 0

German footwear brand Birkenstock has just released its Natural Skin Care products, infused with the company’s iconic material: cork. The shoemaker has expanded to skincare after realising that a substance in cork oak contains…
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Zero Waste

Where To Find Bulk, Refillable & Plastic-Free Household Cleaning Products In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Oct 25, 2019 0

Many of us are taking steps to live more sustainably, but are overlooking a major culprit of household waste? Cleaning products are a large source of ocean and landfill waste, and some figures say that the average household throws away…
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Vegan Dining

The Best Omnipork Dishes To Try Across Hong Kong

Sally Ho Oct 25, 2019 0

Unlike Silicon Valley-based food tech startups that have predominantly focused on plant-based beef products, Hong Kong’s very own startup Omnipork has developed a vegan alternative for pork - Asia’s most consumed meat. Made with only plant…
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Eco Lifestyle

5 Reasons Why All Asian Cities Should Have A Toy Library

Sally Ho Oct 25, 2019 0

A toy library is a place where parents and caretakers can take children to borrow educational toys, puzzles, games and materials. Children can visit to use these materials at the library, much like a playroom. The goal of a toy library is…
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Plastic Pollution

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group To Eliminate Single-Use Plastics By 2021

Sally Ho Oct 24, 2019 0

Global luxury hospitality group Mandarin Oriental Hotels has pledged to phase out all single-use plastics across its entire portfolio by March 2021. This follows recent moves by the group to remove plastic straws and single-use drinking…
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Climate Change

If 20% Rich Countries Went Vegan & Cut Food Waste, We Could End Global Warming By 2050

Sally Ho Oct 24, 2019 0

In a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, if just one in five of us in richer countries went nearly vegan and disposed one third less food, we could be looking at carbon absorption by 2050 as opposed to global warming.…
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Climate Change

Whales Can Save The Climate: Ocean Giants Absorb 33 Tonnes Of Carbon During Their Lifespan

Sally Ho Oct 24, 2019 0

In a study published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a team of marine biologists and economists have found that whales capture tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. The carbon capture potential of these beautiful creatures - the…
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Alt Protein

Digital Food Revolution: Japanese Startup Open Meals Is 3D-Printing Sustainable Sushi

Sally Ho Oct 24, 2019 0

Japanese future foods startup Open Meals is developing technology for 3D-printed food made from sustainable ingredients that can be transported all over the world. The company has managed to create made-to-order pixelated printed sushi…
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Climate Change

Solar Energy Is Now Cheaper Than Coal-Fired Power In Hundreds Of Chinese Cities

Sally Ho Oct 24, 2019 0

A new study has revealed that solar energy in major Chinese cities is now cheaper than using electricity supplied by the national grid, including many of those that are coal-powered. In a country where renewable energy was virtually…
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Vegan

The Ultimate Guide To Vegan Festivals In Asia

Sally Ho Oct 23, 2019 0

Veganism is officially mainstream. If you asked for vegan food at a restaurant a few years ago, you might get a surprised, even annoyed look in return. You might have had to explain that it meant "no dairy, no animal by-products, no egg" -…
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Zero Waste

Tech Startup Curbing Commercial Food Waste Winnow Raises US$12 Million Series B Funding

Sally Ho Oct 23, 2019 0

United Kingdom-based startup Winnow, creator of a smart device to help commercial kitchens cut down on food waste, has just disclosed a Series B funding round of US$12 million. Since its inception, the company’s tool has helped to save…
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Fashion

Luxury Fashion Giant Kering Hosts Sustainability Conference In Shanghai Signalling Changing Tides

Sally Ho Oct 23, 2019 0

Global luxury fashion group Kering recently hosted a conference on sustainable fashion during Shanghai Fashion Week, recognising eco-forward technological innovations in the Chinese fashion industry. As an international giant - managing…
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Vegan Dining

Green Queen Joins Forces With #Togetherband Campaign On UN SDG Dinner Series To Raise Awareness For #GlobalGoals

Sally Ho Oct 22, 2019 0

We are thrilled to share that British sustainable luxury brand Bottletop’s #Togetherband initiative will be joining forces with Green Queen’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Dinner Series to support and promote global…
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Health

New Study Finds Toxic Heavy Metals In Common Baby Food Products, Especially Rice Products

Sally Ho Oct 22, 2019 0

A new study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures has revealed that toxic heavy metals that are damaging to babies’ brain development are present in common infant foods from major manufacturers. The heavy metals found included…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Tamsin Thornburrow, The Face Of Hong Kong’s Zero Waste Movement “Live Zero Started As A Passion Project”

Sally Ho Oct 21, 2019 0

Hong Konger Tamsin Soolin Thornburrow opened the city's first zero-waste bulk grocery store Live Zero in 2018, offering avid green-minded consumers a fully-fledged solution to the city's shocking waste-crisis: a place to buy everyday…
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