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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.

Climate Change

Shy Nerd: Greta Thunberg Says New Documentary ‘I Am Greta’ Shows Her True Self

Sally Ho Sep 10, 2020 0

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has said that I Am Greta, a new documentary that follows her everyday life for an entire year, accurately portrays who she really is. Her comments were made during her virtual appearance at last…
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Alt Protein

Beyond Meat: First Foreign Plant-Based Company To Develop Production Facility In China

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2020 0

Beyond Meat has just announced an agreement with Jiaxing Economic & Technological Development Zone (JXEDZ) to design and develop its manufacturing footprint in the area with a new facility with ready access to Shanghai. This will make…
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Vegan

Thailand: Homegrown Food Tech Startups Race To Meet Plant-Based Demand Surge

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2020 0

Much like the rest of the world, Thailand’s plant-based movement is picking up pace. From the number of restaurants rolling out meatless dishes to the emergence of homegrown food techs developing accessible and affordable plant-based…
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Alt Protein

IntegriCulture Gets US$2.2M Government Grant To Build Cell-Ag Facility

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2020 0

Japanese food tech IntegriCulture Inc. has been awarded a ¥240 million (US$2.2 million) grant from the government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to build its commercial cellular agriculture facility. Constructing its commercial…
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Green Business

South Asia: First-Ever Climate Startup Week Kicks Off Virtually

Sally Ho Sep 9, 2020 0

Climate Startup Week has just kicked off across South Asia, the biggest climate startup event that has taken place in the region. The week-long event is being held digitally, making it accessible to all despite the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Alt Protein

Starbucks Hong Kong Introduces New Plant-Based Menu With Impossible Sausage

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

Starbucks Hong Kong has just announced the launch of its plant-based menu, which features three vegan-friendly plant-based coffees and two new vegetarian meal options made with Impossible Foods’ plant-based breakfast sausage. The expansion…
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Vegan

6 Reasons Why Miley Cyrus Is Wrong About Veganism

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

Singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus recently revealed that she is no longer a vegan, claiming that she has felt “sharper” after reintroducing fish into her diet in 2019 in a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. She…
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Alt Protein

Plant Based Pioneer The Vegetarian Butcher Lands In Hong Kong For Month-Long F&B Collab

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

The Vegetarian Butcher, one of the pioneers of the plant-based industry, is making its debut in Hong Kong this month. For the first time, the Netherlands-based company’s range of plant-based meats will be available across the city,…
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Alt Protein

Australian Food Tech Vow Trials Cell-Cultured Exotic Meat With Famed Chef Neil Perry

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

Sydney-based food tech Vow has recently served up its cell-based exotic meats in a trial with famed Australian chef Neil Perry. Six different animal species were selected for the trial, from kangaroo to alpaca, representing the first…
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Alt Protein

New Chinese Plant-Based Startup Hey Maet Secures Investment With Beyond Meat Supplier

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

Hey Maet, a new plant-based meat startup that just entered the Chinese alternative meat industry, has recently announced significant investment as well as a partnership with Shuangta Food, a pea protein company that supplies Beyond Meat.…
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Green Business

IKEA Parent Ingka Ramps Up Investments To Become ‘Climate Positive’ By 2030

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

Ingka Group, the owner of the largest share of IKEA stores, has announced an increase in sustainability investments by €600 million (US$712 million) over the next 12 months in order to reach climate positive status throughout its value…
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Animal Rights

Can Robot Dolphins Make Cruelty-Free Aquariums A Reality?

Sally Ho Sep 8, 2020 0

Could robot dolphins replace real dolphins in aquariums? Some tech innovators say yes. Having created animatronic dolphins that look nearly identical to their living counterparts, these innovators say that this provides a cruelty-free…
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Green Business

The Top 5 Sustainable Business Trends From Food Tech To Renewable Energy

Sally Ho Sep 7, 2020 0

Sustainability is no doubt the keyword taking over the corporate landscape in recent years. From startups developing crucial innovations in clean energy to investors pouring capital into firms creating sustainable food solutions,…
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Fashion

Eco Kicks: Sean Wotherspoon & Adidas Release Vegan SuperEarth Sneaker Collab

Sally Ho Sep 7, 2020 0

Sean Wotherspoon, one of the most renowned sneakerheads in the world and brainchild behind the famous Nike Air Max 97/1, has teamed up with sportswear giant Adidas to launch SuperEarth, a new collaboration of vegan-friendly and sustainable…
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Alt Protein

Canadian Plant-Based Brand Sol Cuisine Closes C$10M Financing Round

Sally Ho Sep 7, 2020 0

Sol Cuisine Inc., long-time plant-based brand headquartered in Ontario, has recently secured C$10 million (US$7.6 million) in a funding round led by BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Fund, the venture arm of Canada’s national development…
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Climate Change

Green Queen Media Wins Prestigious Global Hallbars Sustainability Reports Award, Recognised For Outstanding Achievement & Merit

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

Green Queen Media, Asia’s leading sustainability news and impact media platform, has won the Special Awards Prize bestowed by the Hallbars Sustainability Reports Awards, an international organisation dedicated to driving sustainability…
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Circular Economy

This Indian Startup Is Upcycling Floral Waste Into Vegan Leather

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

Phool is an Indian startup using floral waste to make vegan-friendly leather materials. While vegan leather alternatives on the market might be cruelty-free, they aren’t always eco-friendly if they are derived from plastic or synthetic…
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Alt Protein

Plant-Based Startup THIS Breaks Crowdfunding Record, Hits US$ 5.2 Million In 2 Days

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

THIS, a London-based plant-based meat company, has recently closed its crowdfunding campaign, which was publicly live for just 2.5 days before hitting its £4 million (US$5.24 million) overfunding target. The campaign, which was launched on…
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Hong Kong

TEDxTinHau Countdown To Present Climate Solution Ideas To Hong Kong

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

TEDxTinHau, the only TEDx event dedicated to women in Hong Kong, is presenting Countdown, a global campaign aimed at accelerating climate solutions, to the city this October. The event will see a number of speakers share their unique…
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Fashion

Redress Awards: 2020 Virtual Event Spotlights The Radical & Circular Future Of Fashion

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

Environmental charity pioneer Redress, the organisation kickstarting the sustainable fashion movement in Asia over a decade ago, presented the 2020 Redress Design Award Show last night. This year’s event represents Redress’ 10th…
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Vegan

U.S. Vegan Cooking Show Now Streaming Globally Following Popular Demand

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

New Day New Chef, a vegan cooking show based in the U.S. has just been made available to watch in England, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on streaming platform Amazon Prime. It follows its initial success on both Amazon Prime…
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