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Sally Ho is Green Queen's 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.

Alt Protein

A New Generation Of Alt Cheese Startups Are Ditching Allergens: Meet 5 Global Nut-Free Innovators

Sally Ho Oct 21, 2022

The dairy-free cheese alternative market is huge and it’s growing fast. Analysts expect the global plant-based cheese segment to double from its current US$2.7 billion to over US$4.5 billion by 2025, and with as many as 4 in 10 consumers…
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Zero Waste

Glass Or Plastic: Which Is Better For The Planet?

Sally Ho Oct 20, 2022 0

Green Queen weigh in on one of the ultimate eco debates: glass or plastic? We set the record straight once and for all for you zero-wasters!
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Food & Nutrition

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

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2022 0

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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Eco Sneakers

We’re Loving These 5 Upcycled Sneakers Made From Waste

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2022

Sustainable fashion is all the rage right now. Brands are launching everything from low-carbon vegan kicks to recycled underwear. But the eco sneaker space? It’s booming with innovation, with designers now using waste to create new shoes.…
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Food & Nutrition

A Guide To Every Kind Of Tofu By A Cantonese Doufu Lover

Sally Ho Oct 18, 2022 0

Tofu has been making headlines recently in the Western world as plant-based eating goes mainstream, but the vegan-friendly protein has long been a staple in cuisines across Asia for centuries and despite questionable recent headlines,…
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Future Foods

These 10 Startups Will Change How We Grow and Eat Food

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2022

These food startups selected as finalists in Thought For Food's 2021 Challenge are set to sustainably change the way we grow and eat food.
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Climate Change

7 Big Signals That Prove The End Of Fossil Fuels Is On The Horizon

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2022

For years, climate scientists and environmental activists have been calling for the end of fossil fuels as the number one thing that must happen if we are to save the planet. They have fought tooth and nail to push back against the dirty…
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Alt Protein

Meet These 7 Food Techs Making Pig-Free Bacon A Reality

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2022

When it comes to the foods that plant-based folk miss, bacon never fails to make it on the list. Let’s face it: who doesn’t love bacon? From topping maple syrup-covered pancakes, to making the perfect breakfast fry-up and simply being the…
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Food & Nutrition

The 5 Delicious Reasons Why We’re Obsessed With Ethiopian Food

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2022 0

Did you know that meatless dishes have always been around in Ethiopian food? But that's not the only reason we're obsessed!
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Vegan

10 Delicious Vegan Dumpling Recipes You Need To Try Right Now

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2022 0

Here are our favourite 100% vegan dumpling recipes that we know you'll love, from pan-fried gyoza to steamed wontons, momos and mandu.
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Beauty

8 Animal Ingredients Common In Natural Beauty Products

Sally Ho Oct 12, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, not all natural beauty products are vegan-friendly. Just because they don't contain synthetics doesn't mean they don't use animal-derived ingredients, which is considered "natural". Here are some ingredients…
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Food & Nutrition

Hot Dry Noodles: The Traditionally Vegan and Addictive Dish From Wuhan

Sally Ho Oct 12, 2022 0

Wuhan, China, has been hardest hit with racist stereotyping since the Covid outbreak and has been making international headlines, but many of us have forgotten the traditional Wuhan delicacy, which happens to be plant-based. There are…
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Alt Protein

These 16 Food Tech Startups Are Revolutionising India’s Food Ecosystem

Sally Ho Oct 10, 2022 0

These 19 food startups are leading India’s emerging alternative protein space, developing 100% plant-based and cell-based alternatives.
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Vegan

12 Easy One-Pot Healthy Vegan Recipes You’ll Want To Make Now

Sally Ho Oct 7, 2022 0

It’s no surprise that most of us are spending more time in our own kitchens, but you might be getting a little sick of doing all the dishes. So we’re here to help with 12 super easy, healthy, 100-percent plant-based family recipes that can…
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Fashion

7 Sustainable Underwear Brands: Ethical Bras & Eco Briefs We’re Crushing On

Sally Ho Oct 6, 2022

Sustainability is taking over the entire fashion industry, and underwear brands are no exception – there’s nothing pretty about unethical or environmentally-unfriendly bralettes or briefs. So we’ve put together a list of our favourite…
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Food & Nutrition

What Are Lupin Beans? Meet The Superfood Transforming Vegan Food, From Milk to Meat

Sally Ho Oct 5, 2022

What are lupin beans? Meet the legume creating sustainable vegan meat and milk to uses as novel ingredients and nutrition-packed snacks.
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Vegan

5 Jackfruit Brands For Meaty, Vegan Meals From Tacos to Curry

Sally Ho Oct 5, 2022

Get to know these meaty jackfruit brands and why they should be staples in your natural vegan pantry for dishes like tacos and curry.
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Chocolate

Your Chocolate Bar Probably Contains Cockroach Parts

Sally Ho Oct 3, 2022 0

Did you know that your average chocolate bar probably contains insect parts? According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), anything less than 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate – around two typical bars of…
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Vegan

They’ve Got Beef: Beyond Meat Vs. Impossible Foods Burger Showdown: What’s The Difference?

Sally Ho Sep 27, 2022 0

Arguably, no two food tech companies have played a bigger role in making it seem possible for the planet to go plant-based than California-based rivals Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Both companies manufacture animal-free burger patties…
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Eco Lifestyle

These 4 Books Can Help Us Rethink Our Relationship With Stuff And Become More Sustainable

Sally Ho Sep 26, 2022

Most of us can agree that we have too much stuff—and it's killing our planet. These four books might help us become more sustainable.
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Food & Nutrition

5 Reasons Why Lee Kum Kee’s Fermented Condiments Are The Umami Kick Your Vegan Pantry Needs

Sally Ho Sep 23, 2022

Keeping our pantries well-stocked with versatile, tasty and healthy ingredients is a total must, and whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, you might now be on the lookout for some new staples to try out to elevate your…
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