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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.

Health

Lia Debuts World’s First Biodegradable & Flushable Pregnancy Test To Market

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2021

Lia, the women-founded startup developing eco-friendly reproductive health and wellness products, has just launched the world’s first biodegradable and flushable pregnancy test. After years of research and development, the much-anticipated…
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Alt Protein

Will Chile’s First Unicorn Be An Alternative Protein Startup? NotCo CEO Reveals Plan

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2021

Chilean AI-driven alternative protein startup NotCo has set its sights on becoming the country’s first to achieve the prestigious “unicorn” status. Speaking in a recent interview, the NotCo CEO Matias Muchnick revealed the goal of topping…
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Health

‘Sperm Counts Could Reach Zero By 2045’: ‘Everywhere’ Plastic Toxins Behind Fertility Crisis That Threatens Human Survival

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2021

Declining sperm counts and changing reproductive development are leading to a fertility crisis that could endanger human life, says leading epidemiologist Dr. Shanna Swan. Driving the trend is our growing exposure to “everywhere chemicals”…
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Circular Economy

Nativ Cascara: Nestlé Australia Launches Sustainable Upcycled Coffee Husk Drink Termed ‘Social Beverage’

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2021

In a move to keep up with conscious consumerism, Nestlé Australia has debuted a brand new line of upcycled drinks. Made from upcycled coffee berry husks, the caffeinated “social beverage” Nescafé Nativ Cascara uses up the discards from…
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Vegan

Le FroMAge: Hong Kong’s First 100% Vegan Cheese Shop Opens Its Doors At K11 Musea

Sally Ho Mar 22, 2021

While the city is teaming with plant-based meat and milk alternatives, animal-free cheese is still a novetly for most Hong Kongers, so it's hugely significant that the city will welcome its first-ever 100% plant-based cheese shop,…
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Climate Change

Organic Farming Practices Could Boost Carbon Sequestration By Double-Digits, New Study Finds

Sally Ho Mar 22, 2021

While organic agriculture has long been hailed as key to building a sustainable food system, a new study pinpoints the critical role that it could play in combating climate change. In a meta-analysis of over 4,000 studies, researchers…
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Alt Protein

Prime Roots Launches Vegan Ravioli Range With Koji-Based Bacon & Lobster

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2021

Berkeley, California-based food tech Prime Roots, whose unique plant-based meat alternatives range uses the Japanese fungus koji as its “super-protein” ingredient, has debuted a new line of vegan-friendly ravioli. The new fresh plant-based…
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Climate Change

Oil Industry Knew Health Damage Of Fossil Fuel Burning For 50 Years, Investigation Finds

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Oil firms were aware of the dangers that fossil fuel burning posed to human health for at least half a century, reveals a new investigation by the Guardian. Documents showed companies fighting clean air regulations, despite knowing that…
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Alt Materials

Stella McCartney Debuts World’s First ‘Mylo’ Bustier & Trousers With Bolt Threads’s Mushroom Leather

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Stella McCartney has showcased the world’s first garments made using Mylo, the mushroom-based vegan leather developed by biomaterials startup Bolt Threads. Having previously created an animal-free bag with the innovative material, this…
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Alt Protein

Global Alternative Protein Investment Triples To US$3.1 Billion In 2020 With Asia Surge, New GFI Data Reveals

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Globally, US$3.1 billion was invested into alternative proteins in what was a record year for the industry in 2020, marking a tripling of the figure in 2019. The data, published by the Good Food Institute (GFI), also showed the enormous…
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Food & Nutrition

Food Psychology Expert Debunks ‘Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices’ In New Book

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Nutritional information, dietary advice and scientific information on health has never been more accessible and available to us. Why then, are we still making bad choices when it comes to food? In his new book, food psychology expert Jack…
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Zero Waste

Singapore Plans Commercial Food Waste Reporting Policy In Latest Zero-Waste Push

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

In its latest sustainability push, Singapore authorities are considering a new policy to require commercial and industrial firms to measure and report how much food waste they produce and segregate for treatment. While industry…
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Tech 4 Good Apps

Evocco: This App Calculates Your Food Footprint With Your Grocery Store Receipts

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Have you ever wondered how much your grocery store trips contribute to climate change? There’s an app for that now. To help measure your supermarket shopping impact – and all you have to do is to take a photo of your receipt from the store…
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Recycling

Watsons Hong Kong Launches Citywide ‘Plastic Reborn’ Container Recycling Program With P&G

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Watsons Hong Kong, the health, beauty and pharmacy chain, has rolled out a new territory-wide plastic container recycling campaign. Partnering with multinational CPG industry giant P&G, Watsons will provide convenient collection points…
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Vegan

Crowdfunder Teams With Vegan Business Tribe To Support Over 20 Plant-Based Startups

Sally Ho Mar 19, 2021

Partnering up with Vegan Business Tribe, the U.K.-based online community of plant-based business owners, popular fundraising platform Crowdfunder has created a new initiative dedicated to support animal-free startups. More than 20…
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Climate Change

Bill Gates Says Bitcoin ‘Not A Great Climate Thing’, But Proponents Believe Crypto Could Drive Renewable Revolution

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2021

Self-described “bitcoin skeptic” Bill Gates has made his views clear on the cryptocurrency, calling it “not a great climate thing”. The billionaire Microsoft founder made his remarks in a recent New York Times interview, and recent data…
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Alt Protein

Singapore’s Next Gen Launches ‘Tindle’ Plant-Based Chicken At Restaurants Islandwide

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2021

Singapore-based startup Next Gen Foods has officially launched its plant-based chicken brand Tindle, debuting at 11 restaurants across the city. The foodservice roll out will include establishments run by Michelin-starred chefs, with…
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Cell-Based News

‘Cell-Cultured’: Consensus From U.S. Industry Stakeholders For Best Cell-Based Seafood Term

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2021

A consensus is building around the term “cell-cultured” as the best description of seafood grown directly from cells in a lab, in comments published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The document contains feedback and…
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Alt Protein

Canadian Startup Nabati Raises US$6.2M Private Placement Ahead Of IPO

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2021

Nabati Foods, a Canadian plant-based food tech, has announced that it has raised CA$7.7 million (approx. US$6.2 million) in a private placement financing. The funds will be used to expand the brand’s range, launch into international…
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Alt Protein

Pea & Bean Cheesemaker Stockeld Dreamery Gears Up For Plant-Based Feta Launch After Rebrand

Sally Ho Mar 18, 2021

Swedish food tech Stockeld Dreamery has rebranded from Noquo Foods, ahead of its upcoming plant-based feta cheese launch this Spring, initially through foodservice channels in Stockholm. According to the startup, the new name is a better…
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Interviews

Stray Dog Capital’s Lisa Feria: ‘We’re Looking For Founder Teams Thinking In Trillions’

Sally Ho Mar 17, 2021

Lisa Feria is CEO and General Partner at Stray Dog Capital, an impact venture capital firm investing in startups innovating healthier, sustainable and ethical solutions across the food and protein supply chain. After working at big firms…
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