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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.

Alt Protein

Flaxseed Milk Brand Good Karma Regains Majority Ownership From Bankrupt Dairy Giant

Sally Ho Sep 4, 2020 0

Vegan flaxseed milk brand Good Karma Foods has been able to regain majority ownership from Dean Foods, the recently bankrupt dairy giant, with a new round of investment. Good Karma Foods will continue to operate as an independent company…
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Hong Kong

Mother Pearl: Hong Kong Welcomes First Plant-Based Bubble Tea Shop With A Healthy Twist

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2020 0

There is no shortage of choices in Hong Kong when it comes to bubble tea (aka boba tea or pearl milk tea), with holes in the wall serving up one of Taiwan's most famous food exports to thirsty folks who lap up the tapioca bubbles and iced,…
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Interviews

Craig Leeson Of ‘A Plastic Ocean’ On His New Film ‘The Last Glaciers’: “We Don’t Have Long To Turn This Around”

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2020 0

Craig Leeson is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker and television presenter best known for the acclaimed 2016 documentary A Plastic Ocean. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Leeson, who shared his journey from writing to…
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Climate Change

Gen Z Climate Activists Garner Millions Of ‘Biodiversity’ Views On TikTok

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2020 0

Millennials and Gen Zs are well known for their climate activism, from participating in high-profile Extinction Rebellion protests to leading global student strikes. Now, the younger generation are using the popular social media platform…
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Climate Change

Greta Thunberg Goes Back To School After A Year Of Climate Activism

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2020 0

Greta Thunberg, the teenage climate activist who spearheaded the Fridays for Future global student climate strikes, has returned to school after her “gap year” of campaigning. Over the past year, the 17-year-old has been the face of the…
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Vegan

Revealed: The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Veganism

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2020 0

While veganism might be one of the hottest trends in the world right now, many are still not exactly sure about what it means. To be clear, veganism is a lifestyle that seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation, cruelty and consumption of…
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Alt Protein

Agrisea Grows Rice In Ocean Farms To Fight Food Insecurity & Have Just Launched In Asia

Sally Ho Sep 3, 2020 0

California-based Agrisea is focused on developing oceanic salt-tolerant crops in order to fight hunger and improve the sustainability of our food system. Now, the company has landed its first contract in Asia to start growing rice – a…
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Alt Protein

Google Data Scientist Startup Climax Foods Raises US$7.5M To Make Cheese From Plants

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

Climax Foods, the data science firm on a mission to create the most craved foods using plants, has just raised US$7.5 million in seed funding. The Berkeley, California-based startup will be using the capital to accelerate machine…
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Fashion

First ‘Sustainable September’ Circular Fashion Campaign Kicks Off In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

Hong Kong is welcoming the city’s first “Sustainable September” campaign to encourage consumers to build eco-conscious wardrobes. The campaign, launched by preloved fashion platform Vestiaire Collective in partnership with environmental…
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Climate Change

David Attenborough Urges People To Ditch Meat In New Film

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

In his upcoming documentary, the legendary Sir David Attenborough calls for a mass dietary shift to plant-based foods in order to re-wild the Earth and save the planet. Called A Life On Our Planet, 94-year-old stresses in the film that…
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Green Business

The Spaceship: New Online Program For First-Time Impact Entrepreneurs

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

The Spaceship is a new virtual learning program designed to provide a foundation for new entrepreneurs to make a difference for the planet, from finding out one’s passion point to gaining access to workshops and connecting with like-minded…
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Vegan

International Vegan Film Festival To Go Virtual For The First Time This Year

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

The International Vegan Film Festival is going to be showcased online this year, marking the first time the annual event will take place virtually in its three-year history. Taking place from October 10 to 17, the event will screen a…
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Food & Nutrition

Study: Choose Nutrient Dense Whole Plant-Based Foods For A Healthy Diet

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

A new study finding variable nutritional quality of different plant foods highlights that not all plant-based options are “created equal” and that replacing meat consumption with whole plant foods is the best way to ensure a healthy diet.…
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Wellness

Meditation App Headspace & John Legend Launch ‘Focus Mode’ To Help You De-Stress

Sally Ho Sep 2, 2020 0

Headspace, the meditation and mindfulness app, has just welcomed award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend aboard its team as the brand’s first-ever chief music officer (CMO) and announced the launch of a new Focus Mode as a part of the…
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Health

Healthy Food Subsidies & Processed Meat Levies: New Survey Shows Consumers Want More From Government & Retailers

Sally Ho Sep 1, 2020 0

Consumers are calling for healthy foods to be cheaper and more available in grocery shops, a new poll finds. The survey, which explored public attitudes about healthy eating, finds that the current food market poses barriers for shoppers…
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Fashion

Bottega Veneta Launches ‘Kraft’ Handbag Collection Made From 100% Recycled Paper

Sally Ho Sep 1, 2020 0

Bottega Veneta has recently launched a new line of handbags made from 100% recycled FSC-certified cardboard paper to keep up with the sustainable fashion trend. The Kering-owned luxury accessories label, which has been led by former Celine…
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Food & Nutrition

Bernie Sanders & Elizabeth Warren Co-Sponsor Cory Booker Bill To Phase Out Factory Farming

Sally Ho Sep 1, 2020 0

As the coronavirus pandemic exposes the dangers and vulnerabilities in the meat supply chains, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have co-sponsored a bill put forward by Senator Cory Booker to phase out factory farms. The…
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Alt Protein

New Zealand Startup To Launch Plant-Based Hemp Meat Next Year

Sally Ho Sep 1, 2020 0

New Zealand alternative protein food tech Sustainable Foods, better known by its retail brand The Craft Meat Co, is gearing up to launch a new hemp plant-based meat that is high in protein and fibre and minimally processed by early 2021.…
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Alt Protein

Beyond Meat Launches Direct-To-Consumer E-Commerce Platform In U.S.

Sally Ho Sep 1, 2020 0

Beyond Meat has just launched its first direct-to-consumer platform to allow shoppers in the U.S. to order its plant-based meat products online and get it delivered to their doorstep. The El Segundo, California-based food tech says that…
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Alt Protein

Singapore Startup Alchemy Foodtech Targets China For International Expansion Of Its GI-Lowering Powder

Sally Ho Aug 31, 2020 0

Alchemy Foodtech recently revealed that it is eyeing China as its next potential market opportunity after launching its first product, Alchemy Fibre, in its home base in Singapore. The product, which comes in powder form, lowers the…
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Women & Gender Rights

Tata Starbucks Opens Two New All-Women Operated Stores In India

Sally Ho Aug 31, 2020 0

Tata Starbucks, the joint venture that owns and operates Starbucks outlets in India, has just opened two new stores in Delhi and Mumbai that are entirely run and operated by female staff. The new all-women Starbucks stores are a part of…
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