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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.

Zero Waste

Unilever CEO Announces Divestment From Non-Sustainable Portfolio Companies

Sally Ho Aug 6, 2019 0

Anglo-Dutch multinational company Unilever shows that it is serious about sustainability in recent statements by CEO Alan Jope warning shareholders that it will sell off brands that do not positively contribute to the planet and…
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Zero Waste

Hong Kong Startup Develops Ingenious Water-Soluble Film To Fight Plastic Waste

Sally Ho Aug 6, 2019 0

Hong Kong-based startup Hydroplast is fighting the plastic pollution plaguing oceans around the world through its new ground-breaking water-soluble technology. Plastic waste is especially prevalent in convenient-obsessed Hong Kong and…
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Zero Waste

Global Plastic-Free July Campaign Attracts Record-Breaking 230 Million Participants

Sally Ho Aug 6, 2019 0

The Plastic Free July Foundation announced that this year's campaign had 230 million participants in the annual Plastic Free July challenge, more than double last year's total. The non-profit movement, which began in an office in Australia…
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Vegan

Hello New Zealand? This Is Your Government: Go Vegan!

Sally Ho Aug 6, 2019 0

Well, almost. In their latest sustainability report, New Zealand’s Ministry of Health strongly promotes plant-based diets as a way to cut down greenhouse gas emissions and improve daily food choices. The report also looked at other…
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Zero Waste

Ovolo Hotels Announces OMG Amenities Range To Replace Single-Use Disposable Plastic

Sally Ho Aug 6, 2019 0

Ovolo Hotels, which runs hotels across Hong Kong and Australia, have just announced the release of their own range of OMG bathroom amenities to replace single-use plastic disposables. The new environmental initiative in…
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Food & Nutrition

Meal Delivery Startup NOSH Launches New Plant-Based Brand With Impossible Foods

Sally Ho Aug 6, 2019 0

Hong Kong meal delivery startup NOSH has recently announced the launch of a rebranded corporate-focused delivery brand called Spoonful available now in their home territory and launching in Singapore next month. In exciting…
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Eco Lifestyle

Australia’s Zero Waste Retailer The Source Bulk Foods Lands in Singapore

Sally Ho Aug 5, 2019 0

Australia’s largest bulk foods and zero-waste retailer, The Source Bulk Foods, has just unveiled its first Singaporean outlet located in Cluny Court. The new packaging-free destination will be stocked with over 350 pantry staples,…
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Vegan

Full House At Hong Kong’s First Ever Vegan Block Party

Sally Ho Aug 5, 2019 0

The city’s first ever Vegan Block Party over the weekend was a huge success. It promised a fun night of mouth-watering food, free-flow booze and live beats from DJs - and it more than delivered. The neighbourhood event, presented and…
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Zero Waste

Urgent Global Food System Overhaul Needed To Avoid Climate Disaster Says Leaked UN Report

Sally Ho Aug 5, 2019 0

A leaked draft report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reveals that keeping global temperatures down cannot be done without a total transformation in our current food production and land management…
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Future Foods

By 2040, Majority Of Meat Will Come From Plants & Labs, With Asia Driving Demand

Sally Ho Aug 5, 2019 0

The majority of the meat that people will be eating in 2040 will not come from slaughtered animals, but will instead be laboratory-grown “clean” meat or are plant-based meat alternatives, according to a newly published report. Greater…
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Zero Waste

InterContinental Hotels Will Ditch Single-Use Plastic Amenities Globally Citing Guest Pressure

Sally Ho Aug 2, 2019 0

International hotel chains are now joining the global movement to tackle plastic pollution by introducing sweeping measures to ditch mini toiletry disposables. The InterContinental Hotels Group, which owns Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Six…
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Zero Waste

It’s A No-Brainer: Clean Energy Global Revolution Unleashed By Redirecting Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Sally Ho Aug 2, 2019 0

According to a new report, a green transition is possible if 10 percent of subsidies for fossil fuels are redirected towards clean renewables. Reallocating only a small fraction of fossil fuel cash towards clean energy would be able to…
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Vegan Dining

Best Vegan Breakfast Spots In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Aug 2, 2019 0

With flexitarianism and plant-based dining on the rise, more and more restaurants and cafes in Hong Kong are now offering vegan breakfast options to diners. Tired of doing your own research? Well we have done it for you. Below is our…
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Zero Waste

Urgent Climate Action Needed As Global Wildfires Spread Rapidly

Sally Ho Aug 2, 2019 0

The Arctic is currently experiencing the worst wildfire season since records began, with enormous blazes producing 50 mega-tonnes of smoke that is visible even in space. More than 100 wildfires are burning across Greenland, Siberia and…
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Vegan

Fivelements Debuts All-Star Plant-Based Menu At Sakti Elixir Bar

Sally Ho Aug 1, 2019 0

You may be surprised to learn that Hong Kong's newest plant-based dining destination is located in a wellness retreat tucked away in Causeway Bay's Times Square but we're here to tell you about it. Fivelements Habitats is offering…
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Vegan

Singaporean Vegan Start-Up Wins Big At 2019 Asia Food Innovation Awards

Sally Ho Aug 1, 2019 0

Amongst the winners and finalists announced at the recent Asia Food Innovation Awards ceremony were a number of innovative plant-based food technology and sustainable packaging companies from the region including a Singaporean vegan cheese…
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Alt Protein

Plant-Based Milk Company Oatly Tackles China’s Growing Demand for Dairy

Sally Ho Aug 1, 2019 0

Oatly, the Swedish plant-based milk alternative made from milled oats that has taken Hong Kong by storm - it is now regularly served up in the city’s two largest coffee chains Starbucks and Pacific Coffee - is expanding into mainland…
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Zero Waste

Circular Economy: Dyelicious Diverts 700 Tonnes of Food Waste From Hong Kong Landfills

Sally Ho Jun 28, 2019 0

One of the biggest problems facing Hong Kong is food waste. Our landfills are not only overflowing with un-biodegradable single-use plastics and other un-recyclable items, but are also toppled with uneaten food. According to Friends of the…
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Travel

The Dawn Thailand Debuts Asia’s First ‘Professional Burnout’ Retreat

Sally Ho Jun 28, 2019 0

The Dawn, a Thailand-based rehabilitation and wellness centre, has pioneered Asia’s first therapeutic retreat catered towards executives experiencing burnout. Located in the depths of Chiang Mai’s countryside, The Dawn’s “Professional…
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Zero Waste

Plastic Free July Is Here: Join The 2019 Global Challenge

Sally Ho Jun 23, 2019 0

New data from the Plastic Free Foundation reveals that individual actions to reduce plastic waste can make a real impact. Of the 120 million who took part in last year’s Plastic Free July Challenge, 90 percent made long-term changes in…
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Vegan

MANA! To Open New 70 Seat Restaurant in Wan Chai’s Starstreet Precinct This July

Sally Ho Jun 20, 2019 0

Hong Kong’s beloved plant-based and eco-friendly eatery, MANA!, is unveiling their third location in Wan Chai next month. The latest addition, dubbed MANA! Starstreet, will be their official flagship store offering the brand’s bespoke…
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