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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.

Consumer Trends & Insights

‘Rebel Alliance’ Bookshop Emerges As Antidote To Amazon Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Apr 27, 2020 0

Over the past years, bookstores owners across the world have suffered from the rise of Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer. Now, just like almost every business sector, bookstores are facing another round of devastation with…
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Food & Nutrition

The World Must Protect Vulnerable Food & Farm Workers Amidst Covid-19

Sally Ho Apr 27, 2020 0

Food and farm workers have been called heroic essential workers amidst the pandemic, yet they continue to lack the protections they deserve to ensure their workplace safety. Leaving them in danger not only threatens their physical health,…
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Climate Change

OPINION: Michael Moore’s ‘Planet of the Humans’ Film Trashes Clean Energy, Offers Zero Solutions

Sally Ho Apr 27, 2020 0

Editor's Note: Lest this piece may be misunderstood, it's worth nothing that this publication believes a good takedown can be an incredibly important tool in the climate crisis fight. But takedowns should be nuanced, fact-checked and offer…
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Climate Change

OPINION: Covid-19 Has Given Us A Chance To Ditch Cruises For Good. Let’s Take It.

Sally Ho Apr 24, 2020 0

Cruise ships have made headlines for all the wrong reasons during the current coronavirus pandemic – they are now seen as outbreak hotspots and incubators of the infectious virus where the “unlucky” holidaymakers onboard have been confined…
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Climate Change

Brinc & Artesian Bring Clean Energy Accelerator Program To Australia

Sally Ho Apr 24, 2020 0

Brinc, the Hong Kong-based impact venture capital and accelerator firm, and Sydney-based alternative investment management company Artesian has partnered to launch a new Clean Energy Accelerator Program in Australia. The program aims to…
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Vegan

Green Queen Media Debuts World’s First Zero Waste Vegan Meal Plan & Digital Recipe Book

Sally Ho Apr 23, 2020 0

Green Queen Media has published the world’s first waste-free plant-based meal plan titled The Green Queen Zero Waste Vegan Meal Plan eBook, authored by Green Queen founder and editor-in-chief Sonalie Figuerias and wellness consultant and…
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Alt Protein

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Plant-Based Meat Starfield Launches At Hundreds Of Restaurants Across China

Sally Ho Apr 23, 2020 0

It’s been an incredible week for the plant-based food industry in China. The latest to join in and break headlines is Starfield Food and Science Technology, a Chinese food tech that has created its own meat-free alternative. Considered the…
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Alt Protein

Dao Foods & New Crop Capital Partner Announce New China Plant-Based Incubator

Sally Ho Apr 22, 2020 0

Dao Foods, a cross-border impact investment venture helping bring sustainable protein to China has recently partnered with early stage venture capital fund New Crop Capital to launch a new incubator project for plant-based startups. The…
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Climate Change

China Needs To Fight Its Massive Food Waste To Combat Climate Change

Sally Ho Apr 22, 2020 0

China is facing a massive food waste crisis. Over 6% of China’s total food production is already lost before reaching consumers, and restaurants in Chinese cities throw away an average of a third of food served. Amid the climate crisis and…
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Vegan

BREAKING: Starbucks China Launches Plant-Based Menu With Beyond Meat, Omnipork & Oatly

Sally Ho Apr 21, 2020 0

Global coffee giant Starbucks has teamed up with leading vegan foodtech players Beyond Meat, Omnipork and Oatly to launch a brand new plant-based menu in China. The new items will be available across all 3,300+ Starbucks locations across…
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Fashion

Preloved Fashion Platform Vestiaire Collective Secures US$64 Million For Asia Expansion

Sally Ho Apr 21, 2020 0

Amidst the global campaign Fashion Revolution Week, Paris-based resale fashion online platform Vestiaire Collective announced today that it has landed US$64 million in new funding. The latest injection of capital was financed by both…
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Vegan Dining

10 Vegan Impossible Dishes To Order In Hong Kong This Earth Day

Sally Ho Apr 21, 2020 0

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental movements all over the world. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and many restaurants in Hong Kong have decided to take part in the…
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Vegan

Top British Lawyer Says Eating Meat & “Ecocide” Could Be Illegal In The Future

Sally Ho Apr 21, 2020 0

A leading English barrister has recently voiced out that the government should implement stricter laws to make illegal activities that destroy the environment – including the consumption of meat. Scientists across the world agree that the…
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Health

Watchdog Finds Heavy Metals & Microplastics Found In 60% Of Salt Products On Retail Shelves

Sally Ho Apr 21, 2020 0

Hong Kong’s Consumer Council, the watchdog for consumer products sold in the city, has found metal contaminants and microplastics in salt product samples tested. The safety tests were conducted on a variety of salt products across all…
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Vegan

KFC Partners With Cargill To Launch Plant-Based Fried Chicken In China

Sally Ho Apr 21, 2020 0

International fast food giant KFC is slated to roll out plant-based fried chicken in locations across China for the first time this month. The chain’s operating group Yum China partnered with global agribusiness corporation Cargill to…
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Climate Change

15 Things You Need To Know About Climate Hero Lance Lau

Sally Ho Apr 20, 2020 0

As the climate crisis escalates, young activists are rising up all over the world to demand action against the planet's most urgent threat. In Hong Kong, 10-year-old Lance Lau has dedicated his every effort to fight to save the planet and…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Asia’s Plant-Based King David Yeung On Covid-19, 8 Years Of Green Monday & The Plant Revolution

Sally Ho Apr 20, 2020 0

As part of our special Covering Climate Now partnership, we're featuring a week of Climate Solutions coverage ahead of Earth Day's 50th anniversary. Reducing meat and dairy consumption is the most impactful action consumers can take to…
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Climate Change

Earth Day Week 2020: Get Involved & Celebrate The 50th Earth Day Digitally

Sally Ho Apr 20, 2020 0

Every year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day to support environmental action. This year, Earth Day 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the event being celebrated. With the climate emergency representing the biggest challenge to…
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Climate Change

Asia’s Food 2.0 Entrepreneurs Are Innovating Their Way Out Of The Climate Crisis

Sally Ho Apr 19, 2020 0

Asia faces a massive challenge to feed 5 billion people – over half of the world’s population – by 2050. A new report argues that alternative proteins, including plant-based and cultivated replacements, are the answer. Asia is…
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Climate Change

How Asian Grassroots Activists Are Tackling The War On Plastic Waste

Sally Ho Apr 19, 2020 0

Faced with a lack of regulation and unenthusiastic governments, ingenious activists across Asia are finding localised and creative ways to fight against plastic waste, and winning. Every year, we create 380 million tonnes of…
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Climate Change

“We Are All Greta” Authors On Climate Activism During Coronavirus

Sally Ho Apr 19, 2020 0

Valentina Giannella and Lucia Esther Maruzzelli, authors of the book “We Are All Greta” and “Green Nation Revolution” offer advice on what everyone can do for the climate movement whilst stuck at home during the pandemic. The…
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