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Sally Ho is Green Queen's resident writer and reporter. Passionate about 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

Kamikatsu, The Waste-Free Village Of Japan, Is Setting An Example For The World

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

A remote village on the Japanese island of Shikoku has been practicing a low-waste economy for nearly 20 years. By contrast to Japan’s nationwide record of being the world’s second largest producer of plastic waste, the town of Kamikatsu…
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Climate Change

Eco Accountability 101: Who Should Pay For Fighting Climate Change & The Global Waste Crisis?

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

After decades of scientific consensus on the dangers of unabated climate change, the world is now finally waking up to the need to take action. But when it comes to policy-making – implementing climate adaptation, mitigation, resilience…
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Climate Change

Meet The 8-Year-Old Indian Activist Licypriya Kangujam Fighting For Climate Education

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

Born in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, Licypriya Kangujam is a young climate activist who has been campaigning for environmental action for years and has recently managed to convince two Indian states to adopt climate change as a…
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Health

6 Ways To Help The Community During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, much of our daily lives and routines have been changed dramatically. Everyone has been affected from business owners to the elderly, gig workers and vulnerable people with chronic diseases.…
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Future Foods

Supportive Government Means First Commercial Cultivated Food May Just Happen In Asia, Report Says

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 1

According to the Asia Alternative Protein Industry Report, the first commercially available cultivated food might just happen right here in Asia. While recognising that Asia’s alternative protein development is still in its early stages,…
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Plastic Pollution

Amcor Develops First 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Clear PET Container

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

Global packaging company Amcor has just developed and launched a PET container made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content resin. According to the company, the clear bottles are the first of its kind in the world. They are…
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Fashion

Preloved Handbag Platform Rebag Debuts Resale-Swap-Rental ‘Infinity’ Programme

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

Luxury handbag resale platform Rebag has just launched a new programme that lets customers exchange a recent preloved purchase for another bag. The programme takes the circular fashion approach to the next level by incentivising consumers…
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Wellness

11 Ways To Not Feel Bored When You’re Stuck At Home During Covid-19

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

We’re all practicing social distancing right now, which is sensible given that there is a coronavirus pandemic. At the time of writing, Covid-19 has already infected almost 250,000 people and killed over 10,000 people globally, making it…
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Health

Coronavirus Pandemic: 7 Social Distancing-Friendly Activities To Take Up Right Now

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

Most of us are now practicing social distancing as a measure to slow down the spread of the current coronavirus pandemic. At the time of writing, Covid-19 has already infected almost 250,000 globally, and the death toll now has passed…
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Wellness

Hobose: New China AR App Gives Personalised Food & Dietary Advice While You Grocery Shop

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

Chinese startup Coolhobo recently launched Hobose, an augmented reality app that acts as a tool for consumers to understand which food products to put in their shopping basket. Users will be given “traffic light guidance” when they point…
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Zero Waste

Should You Quit Reusables Because Of Coronavirus? It’s Complicated

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2020 0

Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, there seems to be fear around the use of reusable products. Many companies are now temporarily banning the use of reusables as a “precautionary” measure. In this Green Queen in-depth feature, we…
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Zero Waste

Hong Kong’s Breadline App Is Redirects Leftover Loaves To People In Need

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2020 1

Recently launched web app Breadline is helping to fight food waste in Hong Kong. Users can use the app to track where leftover loaves and baked goods are, which they can then collect and bring to a designated charity for those in need.…
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Fashion

Puma Launches Sportswear Collection Made From Recovered Ocean Plastic Waste

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2020 0

German multinational sportswear brand Puma has created a new collection of footwear and clothing made using recycled plastic. In collaboration with First Mile, a United Kingdom-based company supporting low-income communities around the…
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Health

Social Distancing 101 During Covid-19: What Does It Mean & How Do You Do It?

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2020 0

The world is in the middle of a deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has already taken the lives of nearly 9,000 and infected more 218,000 globally, at the time of writing. To slow down the spread of Covid-19, many governments and health…
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Food & Nutrition

Food Footprint Explainer Series: Which Diet Creates The Least Amount Of Food Waste?

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2020 1

The climate crisis is rising to the top of the global agenda, waking more people up to the connection between our consumption choices and the carbon footprint it leaves behind. While some questions about the footprint of food can appear to…
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Wellness

Breathwork 101: What Is It, Health Benefits & Other Questions You Might Have

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2020 0

Breathwork is totally having a moment this year as more people begin to return to the basics of health and wellness. Especially given the current stressful circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are in search of natural…
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Vegan

Omnipork’s New OmniEats Product Range Prove Plant-Based Food Can Be Healthy, Accessible & Affordable

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2020 1

Green Monday has recently debuted a new product line of frozen ready-made vegan meals and dim sum dumplings. Called the OmniEat series, the re-heatable meals are made using the plant-based pork mince Omnipork and designed to celebrate…
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Recycling

New Fund To Support Hong Kong Recyclers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2020 0

As a part of the Hong Kong government’s Anti-epidemic Scheme to help the city cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a new programme will be launched to provide financial support for recyclers. An estimated HK$100 million…
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Zero Waste

Much Ado About Nothing: Sensationalist Headlines About Menstrual Cups Misleading

Sally Ho Mar 17, 2020 0

Menstrual cups, a sustainable reusable alternative to conventional single-use feminine hygiene products such as tampons and pads, have recently come under fire due to misleading headlines claiming that they are unsafe. While a…
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Food Tech

Chinese Food Tech Starfield Attracts Funding From New Crop Capital & Dao Foods

Sally Ho Mar 17, 2020 0

Starfield Food and Science Technology Limited, a Chinese startup developing alternative proteins has recently announced completion of an angel funding round from early stage food tech investment firm New Crop Capital and China-focused…
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Climate Change

Sustainable Certification Body WSO Launches Online Audits To Curb Emissions Amid Coronavirus

Sally Ho Mar 17, 2020 3

World Sustainability Organisation (WSO), the NGO behind the leading global sustainability certification standards Friend of the Earth and Friend of the Sea, has just created a new auditing format that is entirely online. Prompted by the…
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