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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.

Vegan Dining

Saramsam: New York City’s First Vegan Filipino Restaurant Opens Its Doors

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

Overthrow Hospitality has just opened the doors of Saramsam – the first vegan Filipino restaurant in the Big Apple. With Philippine-born chef Raj Abat leading the kitchen, Saramsam will celebrate traditional Filipino classics and authentic…
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Climate Change

New U.N. Report Calls For Global Investment Into Climate Hazards Adaptation

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

A new report on the climate released by the United Nations has called on all nations to upscale adaptation investment, from improving access to risk information to implementing early warning systems. With extreme weather and climate events…
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Vegan

7-11: Vegan Ready Meals Are Now Available All 800 Hong Kong Stores

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

Just a day after Green Monday made headlines for its long-term collaboration with McDonald’s Hong Kong, launching an industry-first vegetarian menu across locations in the city and in Macau, the plant-based group is expanding its presence…
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Vegan

Qatar Airways Now Serving 100% Vegan Range Of Gourmet Dishes On Flights

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

Qatar Airways, the flag carrier airline of Qatar, has just launched its first-ever entirely vegan range of gourmet dishes on its flights as demand for plant-based options grows. The new range will be offered to premium customers on…
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Plastic Pollution

New Plastic-Eating Enzyme ‘Cocktail’ Can Digest Plastic Waste Six Times Faster

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020 0

Scientists have created a new enzyme “cocktail” that can break down plastic up to six times faster, bringing hope in the fight against the global pollution crisis. This discovery promises to enable full recycling and could mean a drastic…
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Climate Change

Nitrogen Fertiliser Use In Agriculture Is Driving Rise In Super Potent Emissions, New Study Finds

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

A new study has highlighted the growing use of nitrogen fertilisers in the production of food and feed for animal livestock as a key driver of rising concentrations of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere, a super potent greenhouse gas.…
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Alt Protein

World Sustainability Organisation & GFI Establish New Certification For Plant-Based Seafood

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

The World Sustainability Organisation (WSO) and the Sustainable Seafood Initiative under the Good Food Institute (GFI) have teamed up to establish a joint certification program for plant-based seafood. It will be recognised under a new…
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Alt Protein

The Laughing Cow, Babybel & Boursin: Cheese Giant Bel To Launch Plant-Based Versions Of Much-Loved Brands

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

French multinational cheese behemoth Bel Group, who owns multiple leading cheese brands including The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin and more, has announced its intention to offer plant-based versions of its core lines. The move is…
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Future Foods

MeliBio: This Remarkable Food Tech Is Making Real Honey Without Bees

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

While many food techs have been working on sustainable alternatives for meat, eggs and dairy, there perhaps hasn’t been as much innovation focused on honey – an often overlooked food that vegans avoid due to ethical and environmental…
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Health

Health & Sustainability A Priority For Asian Consumers But Cost & Ease Remain Still A Barrier

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

A newly released global public opinion study has found that the majority of people around the world are now willing to adopt healthy and sustainable behaviours, especially in Asia. However, there remains key impediments to action, with the…
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Fashion

H&M Launches ‘Looop’ Garment-To-Garment Recycling System In Stockholm

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

Fast fashion giant H&M has just debuted a new garment-to-garment recycling system called “Looop”, which enables the transformation of unwanted clothing into new textiles. It’s the latest move in a series of circularity-focused measures…
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Circular Economy

Zero Waste Boozing? Hong Kong’s First Closed Loop Bar Penicillin To Open Doors

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

Hong Kong’s first-ever bar operating using a closed-loop model of production is slated to open this month. Called Penicillin, the sustainable bar will offer an entire menu of minimal-waste cocktails made with locally sourced or upcycled…
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Alt Protein

Billion Dollar Opportunity: Smart Protein Summit Highlights India’s Growing Alt Protein Industry

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2020

The Good Food Institute India (GFI India), a nonprofit organisation supporting India’s burgeoning alternative protein ecosystem, recently hosted its Smart Protein Summit to great fanfare. Several key announcements were made during the…
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Interviews

Q&A w/ ReThink Organizer Chris Brown: “There’s Very Little Awareness Of The Impact Sustainability Can Have On Running A Business”

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2020

Chris Brown is the founder and director of ReThink, Hong Kong’s first dedicated sustainability conference that brings together corporates, organisations and nonprofits together to answer how businesses can accelerate change towards a more…
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Plastic Pollution

True Gum Raises US$1.2M To Expand Its Plastic-Free Vegan Chewing Gum Line

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2020

Copenhagen-based startup True Gum has recently closed a €1 million (US$1.2 million) funding round, which will go towards further product development and expanding its distribution across international markets. True Gum’s flagship product…
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Plastic Pollution

Oil Industry Is Waging Price War Against Recycled Plastics Amid Pandemic Demand Boom

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic fuelling the demand for plastics, from face shields to packaging used for online shopping deliveries, oil industry players are taking advantage and starting a price war between new plastics that they…
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Vegan

8 Fun Facts You Should Know About The World’s First Vegan Museum

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2020 0

Last month, the National Vegetarian Museum in Chicago changed its name to The Vegan Museum to better reflect the organisation’s mission to promote vegan lifestyles for health, the environment and all animals. It represents the only…
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Eco Lifestyle

Australian Telco Belong Launches ‘Carbon Thumbprint’ App To Track Mobile Data Emissions

Sally Ho Oct 13, 2020 0

Belong, an Australian broadband and mobile data provider owned by telecommunications giant Telstra, has recently launched a new app designed to help users track their “carbon thumbprint”. Revealing to users the carbon emissions of mobile…
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Alt Protein

McDonald’s Milestone: Hong Kong Franchise Launches First Vegetarian Menu With Green Monday’s OmniPork Luncheon

Sally Ho Oct 12, 2020

After teasing about the collaboration on social media over the weekend, Hong Kong’s plant-based group Green Monday has announced a milestone partnership with McDonald’s. An all-new plant-based menu will roll out across the city at all 280…
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Alt Protein

Nestlé To Roll Out More Plant-Based Products Amid Pandemic Demand Boost

Sally Ho Oct 12, 2020 0

As the demand for plant-based foods continues to surge, Nestlé says it will step up innovation and begin to launch more plant-based products in the next few weeks. Since the beginning of this year, the Swiss food giant has made clear its…
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Fashion

These Biodegradable Vegan Kengos Sneakers Are Made From 98% Plants

Sally Ho Oct 12, 2020 0

Vegan sneakers are having a moment right now. But these new sneakers, called the Kengos Lace-Up, have just launched to steal the show. The new shoe, which is currently in beta phase, is biodegradable, vegan-friendly and made from 98%…
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