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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.

Eco Lifestyle

Ecosia: The Tree-Planting Search Engine Fighting Climate Change That Doesn’t Sell Your Data

Sally Ho Aug 23, 2019 0

It’s time to say goodbye to Google. Welcome Ecosia, a greener search engine that actually plants trees while you search for web results. The free search engine uses the revenue generated from advertisements as well as a promised 80% of its…
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Zero Waste

Hong Kong Government Plastic-Free Schemes: It’s Just Not Good Enough

Sally Ho Aug 22, 2019 0

The second phase of the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department’s (EPD) plastic-free campaign targeting single-use takeaway dishware and cutlery claims that it has saved 1.2 million disposables from ending up in the city’s landfills…
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Climate Change

Beyond Amazonia: Southeast Asia Is On Fire- Why Aren’t You Talking About It?

Sally Ho Aug 22, 2019 0

Ever since the hashtag #prayforamazonia became a global Twitter trend this week, there has been a renewed interest in and awareness of the deforestation of the Amazon in relation to climate change. Commentators from all over are suddenly…
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Wellness

5 Toxic Everyday Products You Need To Quit Right Now

Sally Ho Aug 22, 2019 0

There are many everyday products that are dangerous to our health and the environment, but most of us aren’t even aware of it. It’s time to get educated! Find out which daily “healthy” and “harmless” habits you practice are actually toxic…
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Health

Asian Health & Fitness Market Growth Continues, With Regional Wellness Brands Riding The Wave

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

Asia's health and fitness industry has shown steady growth in recent years. Sales of fitness and wellness businesses and health-oriented companies have increased year on year as Asian consumers become increasingly attuned to healthy…
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Charity

5 Corporate Bonding Activities To Make Hong Kong A Better Place

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

Team work makes the dream work right? Team-building activities are becoming more and more popular in many companies. But while colleagues are getting to know each other better, they might as well also be working together for a bigger…
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Vegan Dining

Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Kuala Lumpur

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

Eating plant-based and doing some traveling? We got you covered. Kuala Lumpur is home to some seriously delicious plant-based food (hello laksa, rendang and lemang!) and many veggie restaurants, but we're here to save you time and make it…
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Health

Starbucks Debuts Stand Alone Teavana Concept Stores in Hong Kong Amidst Health & Green Push

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

Starbucks has recently launched Teavana-forward outlets in Hong Kong this summer, featuring open designs, botanical touches and brand new flavours. This comes alongside a number of green initiatives that the coffee-chain giant have also…
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Beauty

Hong Kong’s 2019 Beauty & Wellness Expo Sees More Natural & Organic

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

At the recent 5-day Hong Kong’s Beauty and Wellness Expo organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which showcases 100 exhibitors from beauty, cosmetics and skincare, the millenial and Gen-Z appetite for more natural,…
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Vegan Dining

Plant-Based Review App abillionveg Announces US$2 Million Seed Funding Round

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

Singapore-based review app abillionveg announced a seed funding round of US$2 million in funding, which is globally, the largest seed fund round for a plant-based startup in 2019. This follows other record-breaking funding news in the…
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Eating Out

10 Things To Know Before You Eat Out Of That “Compostable” Takeaway Bowl

Sally Ho Aug 21, 2019 0

You’ve surely seen the rise in fibre bowls. Light in weight, brown in colour, and clearly marked as compostable, biodegradable, plant-based - these have sprouted all over town in cafés and restaurants, replacing styrofoam or wax-lined…
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Zero Waste

Lush Creates New Carbon Positive Packaging, Driven By Consumer Demand

Sally Ho Aug 20, 2019 0

The global beauty and cosmetics industry is responsible for a whopping 120 billion units of non-recyclable packaging waste annually, according to figures from the Zero Waste Week campaign. From cling film, cardboard, tissue paper, boxes…
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Eating Out

He’s Back: HOME Eat To Live Founder Announces New Concept TREEHOUSE

Sally Ho Aug 20, 2019 0

Many of us in Hong Kong lamented the departure of HOME Eat To Live back in 2017. But now, founder Christian Mongendre is back with a new plant-based concept dubbed TREEHOUSE, to open in early September this year. The flagship…
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Vegan

Hong Kong Meat & Dairy Consumption On The Rise Despite UN Warnings

Sally Ho Aug 20, 2019 0

In the wake of our current biodiversity and climate crisis, which is putting the future of food, health and the environment under severe threat, Hong Kongers are still consuming meat and dairy at a higher rate than ever before. Comparative…
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Eco Lifestyle

INVESTING: Why CEOs Are All About Long-Termism & Cathedral Thinking

Sally Ho Aug 19, 2019 0

Long story short? Business leaders and investors are now pricing in climate change because they're all out of choices. Ever since BlackRock’s Chairman and CEO Larry Fink published his iconic letter in 2018 calling for greater…
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Vegan

K11 Art Install x Free Burgers: Butchers Club Debuts Impossible Burger

Sally Ho Aug 19, 2019 0

Another noteworthy addition to Hong Kong’s plant-based burger scene, the Butchers Club has launched a new Impossible burger in all its Hong Kong locations. To celebrate the launch of this collaboration, Impossible Foods and The Butchers…
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Travel

The Case Against Cruising: How Your Cruise Holiday Is Destroying The Planet

Sally Ho Aug 19, 2019 0

Continually rising in popularity, cruising is now one of the most popular vacation choices for holidaymakers. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) just released 2019 Asia report, this year has seen over 4 million…
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Zero Waste

Filipino Scientist Creates Bioplastic From Mango Seaweed Food Waste

Sally Ho Aug 19, 2019 0

23-year old Denxybel Montinola, who recently graduated from the University of San Carlos in the Philippines has just invented an ingenious water-soluble plastic that could be the solution for food waste and the global plastic pollution…
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Vegan

Sales Of Vegan Dr. Marten’s Shoes Up 279% Since 2017

Sally Ho Aug 16, 2019 0

From a small boot line in the English Midlands to a globally renowned wardrobe staple, Dr. Marten’s boots have endured over the years and remained a popular fashion choice. The brand has kept it’s cool and relevance by producing a line of…
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Wellness

2019 Global Wellness Summit Moves From Hong Kong To Singapore

Sally Ho Aug 16, 2019 0

This coming October 15-17, leaders in the wellness industry from around the world will gather in Singapore instead of Hong Kong for the 2019 Global Wellness Summit (GWS). The three-day event, now to be hosted by Grand Hyatt Singapore, will…
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Climate Change

You Probably Won’t Live In Singapore In 2050, Because Climate Change

Sally Ho Aug 15, 2019 0

By 2050, cities around the world will experience never-seen-before weather patterns due to climate change. According to a new study, many of the cities facing unprecedented changes will be located in Asia, including Singapore, Jakarta,…
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