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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

Turkish Company Arçelik Develops Washing Machine That Keeps Microplastics Out Of Oceans

Sally Ho Oct 10, 2019 0

Turkey-based home appliance manufacturer Arçelik just developed a new washing machine, which targets and captures the microplastic fibres released during the washing process. While fast fashion continues to manufacture more plastic-based…
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Fashion

Eco Fashion: Save The Duck’s Animal-Free Winter Jackets Lands In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Oct 10, 2019 0

Italian eco fashion brand Save The Duck has just opened its doors in Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui’s K11 Musea mall, debuting to the city their animal-free and sustainable outerwear collection. While the brand is established across Europe and…
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Climate Change

BREAKING: 20 Fossil Fuel Companies Generate One Third Of All Global Emissions

Sally Ho Oct 10, 2019 0

New data compiled by the United States-based Climate Accountability Institute and revealed by the Guardian confirms what many already know: at the core of the climate crisis is the fossil fuel industry. The crucial finding from the…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: The “Shark Lady” Andrea Richey On An Uphill Shark-Saving Battle

Sally Ho Oct 10, 2019 0

We recently sat down with the Andrea Richey, Education Director of the Hong Kong Shark Foundation (HKSF), fondly known as the city’s “Shark Lady”. Richey has been at the forefront of leading shark conservation in Hong Kong, and inspiring…
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Health

Alcohol-Free Drinking On The Rise As Health-Focused Millennials Drive 0% Drinks Industry

Sally Ho Oct 9, 2019 0

The past few years has seen a sharp rise in the number of people opting for non-alcoholic drinks. From the sober-curious to non-drinkers alike, wellness-minded millennials are giving up wine for kombucha and loving it. Far from being the…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lorenzo Albrighi Of Lablaco “We Want To Create A Circular, Sustainable & Transparent Fashion System”

Sally Ho Oct 8, 2019 0

We recently had the opportunity to speak to Lorenzo Albrighi, the co-founder and CEO of blockchain-powered circular fashion platform Lablaco. As half of the duo behind the first company to apply blockchain technology to fashion, Lorenzo…
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Alt Protein

Phuture Foods Joins Fight Against Pork Meat With Asia-Focused Plant-Based Alternative

Sally Ho Oct 8, 2019 0

Malaysian-Hong Kong food tech startup Phuture Foods will launch a vegan pork meat alternative in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian destinations in the coming months. The company is eyeing the Asian market especially given the recent…
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Zero Waste

Singaporean University Students Create Makan Rescue App To Help Fight Food Waste

Sally Ho Oct 8, 2019 0

A group of sustainability-minded students in Singapore have recently created an app called Makan Rescue to alert users to free leftover food nearby that would otherwise go to waste. Singapore, like many cities, is guilty of throwing out…
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Hong Kong

Eco Events Not To Miss: Hong Kong’s Best Upcoming Dinners, Panels & Talks

Sally Ho Oct 8, 2019 0

We are excited to be seeing more events popping up in Hong Kong on important environmental issues and sustainable living. To keep you up to date with the eco-events scene, we’ve compiled a list of the top events that you shouldn’t miss out…
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Fashion

5 Reasons We’re Crushing On The LUXARITY Preloved Pop-Up At Lane Crawford

Sally Ho Oct 8, 2019 0

Lane Crawford's LUXARITY Preloved Pop-Up 2019 is showcasing their social initiative, featuring a curated selection of luxury fashion items donated from high-profile names in the industry, which aims to encourage conscious consumption in…
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Eco Lifestyle

You’ve Probably Eaten Shark Meat & Other Shocking Shark Facts You Need To Know

Sally Ho Oct 5, 2019 0

Most of us have no idea how important sharks are to the health of our oceans. This may explain why many of us don't spend any time thinking about the fact that hundreds of millions of these majestic creatures are killed by humans every…
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Conscious Retailers Win Big At Inside Retail Top 50 Awards

Sally Ho Oct 4, 2019 0

For the third year, Inside Retail Hong Kong has chosen the top 50 people leading retail innovation in the city and this year, there was a marked jump in the number of conscious companies chosen by Inside Retail’s panel of judges, with a…
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Plastic Pollution

Upcycling Startup Upp! Uses Plastic Waste For Construction In Vietnam

Sally Ho Oct 4, 2019 0

Netherlands and Vietnam-based social enterprise Upp! is on a mission to fight the global plastic pollution crisis by closing the plastic waste loop with a local approach. Using a circular economy approach, Upp! hopes to save plastic waste…
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Climate Change

Gender Equality: We Can’t Solve Climate Change Without Empowering Women

Sally Ho Oct 4, 2019 0

We are already seeing some of the destructive impacts of climate change, with many of these events hitting the Asia-Pacific region the hardest. As it stands, we are losing the fight against climate change by lagging behind on Paris…
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Health

New Childhood Obesity Atlas Shows Rising Rates In Asia, China & India To Face Health Crisis

Sally Ho Oct 4, 2019 0

World Obesity Day, organised by the World Obesity Federation, is observed globally on 11th October in order to raise awareness about the need for a global effort to reduce, prevent and treat obesity. Childhood obesity is on the rise…
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Vegan

Meet The Vegan Entrepreneur Who Created Vietnam’s Dairy-Free Cheese Market

Sally Ho Oct 4, 2019 0

Kashew Cheese is a startup on a mission to create a dairy-free cheese market in Vietnam. The young company produces healthy, plant-based artisan cheeses made with local ingredients, notably cashews, which are fresh and abundant in the…
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Climate Change

EXCLUSIVE: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Pens Op-Ed “Climate Change: An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold”

Sally Ho Oct 3, 2019 0

In an exclusive op-ed passed onto Covering Climate Now partners, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges the world to mobilise action for climate change. By: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations …
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Zero Waste

Jejak Indonesia: AI Powered Tree Management System To Help Clean World’s Most Polluted River

Sally Ho Oct 3, 2019 0

Once Indonesia’s primary source of water, the Citarum river has now become so polluted it ranks as the “world’s most polluted river” by the World Bank. The scale of pollution is visible in the mounds of garbage, hazardous sludge and dead…
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Zero Waste

No More Burning: New Anti-Waste Bill In France Makes It Illegal To Destroy Unsold Clothing & Other Goods

Sally Ho Oct 3, 2019 0

To ramp up the fight against waste, France’s Senate has just passed new legislation making the destruction of unsold items illegal, including non-food products like cosmetics and clothing. This bill is a major step up from previous laws…
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Vegan

Vegan Nutrition: 6 Vitamins & Minerals You Need And Where To Get Them (No Pills Included)

Sally Ho Oct 3, 2019 0

There are so many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, whether it be a part of a more planet-friendly lifestyle, related animal cruelty concerns or for health reasons. There are enormous benefits to eating a whole foods vegan diet, but…
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Fashion

Social Initiative LUXARITY Showcases Preloved Luxury Fashion Pop-Up At Lane Crawford Powered By Blockchain Traceability

Sally Ho Oct 2, 2019 0

Lane Crawford will be debuting a sustainable fashion initiative LUXARITY Preloved Pop-Up 2019 in their ifc mall location this month. From 5th - 20th October, the pop-up will feature luxury fashion items donated from designers, celebrities…
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