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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.

Vegan Travel Guides

Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Ho Chi Minh City

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2019 0

There’s a huge chance you will be stopping by Ho Chi Minh City if you’re travelling in Vietnam. Still called Saigon by some locals, the country has a never-ending stream of vegan and vegetarian options. While many travellers might use the…
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Recycling

Vietnam Waste Crisis: Plastic Consumption Per Capita Soars As Southeast Asia Battles Waste Imports

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2019 0

According to the latest Ipsos report, per capita plastic waste in Vietnam has increased by 10 fold within 3 decades, making it the third highest plastic waste generator in the region after Malaysia and Thailand. While poor public awareness…
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Climate Change

Global Climate Strike Planned For September 20 & 27 In Over 117 Countries To Demand Justice For Planet

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2019 0

This September, millions around the world will be joining the global climate strikes to be held on the 20th and 27th to demand climate justice and an end to the use of fossil fuels. Climate strikers will be sounding the alarm on global…
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Hong Kong

Health, Wellness & Fitness Festival IRIS Returns To Central Harbourfront This Month

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2019 0

On the weekend of the 21st - 22nd September, Hong Kong’s largest outdoor fitness and wellness festival IRIS will return to Central Harbourfront to showcase more than 80 activities and experiences. In addition to ticketed talks, meditation…
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Hong Kong

Our Top Eco Picks At Sephora Hong Kong: Best Organic Natural Beauty Brands

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2019 0

Beauty mavens have been waiting for Sephora's new ifc store opening with bated breath, and it's finally open! We checked out the cosmetic giant's new flagship to suss out what brands made the Green Queen cut. Containing no toxic…
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Zero Waste

Amazon India To Ditch Single-Use Plastic Packaging By 2020

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2019 0

Multinational online retail giant Amazon recently announced that their India operation will phase out all single-use disposable plastic packaging by June 2020. This move follows multiple strides taken by corporations to ditch plastic and…
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Vegan Travel Guides

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

Sally Ho Sep 6, 2019 0

Planning a weekend trip to Macau? We have you covered for your mini getaway! You're in luck too if you are looking to spend some time outside of those huge indoor malls. Below, our roundup of the best vegan and vegetarian diners, cafés and…
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Climate Change

Climate Campaign ‘A Free Ride’ Proposes Frequent Flyer Levy To Fight Rising Air Travel Emissions

Sally Ho Sep 6, 2019 0

“History will be kind to Heathrow climate protesters who stop us flying,” writes The Guardian’s George Monbiot. And he’s right: international bodies have repeatedly warned of the impending doom of climate change, yet too little has been…
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Organic

Health & Wellness: Our Favourite Products From The Natural & Organics Asia 2019 Show

Sally Ho Sep 6, 2019 0

We recently visited the three-day Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) fair, which was held from 3rd - 5th September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wanchai. The fair is the region's official sourcing and trading…
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Vegan

Nongfu Spring: Company Launches China’s First Vegan Yogurt Brand Made From Walnuts, Coconut & Almond

Sally Ho Sep 6, 2019 0

After three years of research and development, the first “mainstream” vegan yogurt alternative by Nongfu Spring is now commercially available to Chinese consumers. The new vegan range by the Chinese food giant will feature three flavours…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Zero Waste Pioneer & Coconut Matter Founder On Following Your Heart & Why The Whole System Needs To Be Redesigned

Sally Ho Sep 6, 2019 0

We sat down with Diane van Zwanenberg, founder of plastic-free natural and vegan beauty brand Coconut Matter who is making strides in promoting low-waste living in Asia and beyond. Diane has led the alternative beauty and cosmetics…
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Wellness

Pay-As-You-Go Wellness App Switch & Co Launches In Hong Kong With 1,000+ Activities

Sally Ho Sep 5, 2019 0

New mobile app Switch & Co offers users on-demand booking for wellbeing and fitness activities is launching today in Hong Kong. With over 1,000 activities available on the platform, the company hopes to target the city’s wellness…
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Climate Change

McKinsey Partners Pen Op-Ed To CEOs: Get Ready For Climate Change!

Sally Ho Sep 5, 2019 0

Two senior McKinsey employees have penned a commentary published on Fortune addressing CEOs from around the world and warning them about the risk of climate change to their business. Dickon Pinner and Kevin Sneader's message to companies…
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Singapore

Singapore Government Announces Masterplan: Reduce Landfill Waste By 30% By 2030

Sally Ho Sep 5, 2019 0

Last week, the Singaporean government announced a new waste reduction target of 30% for the country’s action plan against landfill waste. If Singapore is able to achieve the target by 2030, the lifespan of the soon to be overflowing…
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Alt Protein

Zhenmeat: China ‘Impossible Foods’ Launches Meat Alternative Products Made From Plant Protein & Fungus

Sally Ho Sep 5, 2019 0

Zhenmeat, a new Chinese food-tech startup, brings plant-based meat analogs tailored to Chinese cuisines, from dimsum to stuffed peppers to mooncakes. The Beijing-based company launches their plant-protein and fungus based meat alternative…
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Eco Lifestyle

Guide To Combat Climate Change: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint TODAY

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2019 0

It’s time for action. In order to meet the target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels as set by the United Nations IPCC, we have to reduce our carbon footprint. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas…
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Health

USDA 2020 Dietary Guidelines To Exclude Research Showing Meat & Processed Foods Harmful

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2019 0

The Trump administration is restricting scientific input into the 2020 dietary guidelines, which are the recommendations for nation-wide school lunches and food assistance programs. By excluding research on the negative health effects…
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Vegan

Blockchain Marketplace VeganNation Raises US $10 Million For Global Launch

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2019 0

Plant-based web and mobile marketplace app VeganNation just announced it has raised US$10 million in funding from private investors and will officially launch internationally. The aim of the platform is to connect vegan businesses,…
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Vegan

The World’s First Vegan Climate ETF To Open For Trading On NYSE This Month

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2019 0

Seems there is now an exchange-traded fund for just about everything, including vegans! Jersey-based Beyond Advisors IC has announcing the world's first US Vegan Climate ETF. The ETF will begin trading with the ticker VEGN on the New York…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Rice Girl Momoko Nakamura On Her New Plant-Based Tokyo Book & Why The World Needs ‘Better Rice’

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2019 0

We recently had the opportunity to interview Momoko Nakamura - more famously known as Rice Girl - the popular Japanese author, food television producer and advocate for healthy living. Momoko just launched her new book, PLANT-BASED TOKYO,…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Consumer Trends: Conscious Beauty Packaging & Vegan Products On The Rise At Natural Organics Asia Show 2019

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2019 0

Now in its sixth year, the Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) trade show fair took place this week at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai, showcasing over 250 brands from around the world. The trade show is…
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