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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

Stop Confusing Wildlife Markets For Wet Markets – It’s Ignorant, Xenophobic & Inaccurate

Sally Ho Apr 17, 2020 0

In Asia, the term "wet market" refers to open air or enclosed food markets where fresh vegetables, fruit, tofu, meat and seafood are sold in an open environment – similar to farmers markets and Sunday markets in the Western world.…
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Wellness

The Better Bed Guide: The Best Mattresses, Sheets & Pyjamas For Eco Sleeping

Sally Ho Apr 17, 2020 0

We spend a third of our lives in our bedrooms sleeping. We use this time to relax, rest, and rejuvenate for the next day ahead. But somehow, many of us continue to feel deprived of sleep and struggle to feel fully rested despite spending…
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Hong Kong

Modern Slavery: The Kenyan Domestic Workers That Are Trafficked & Forced To Work In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Apr 17, 2020 0

Slavery is not a thing of the past. It still exists today, affecting millions across the world, including our home here in Hong Kong, where Kenyan domestic workers are trafficked and subjected to forced labour in the city. In the…
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Future Foods

China To Dominate 3D Printed Meat Market Despite Covid-19 Crisis

Sally Ho Apr 17, 2020 0

Speaking to FoodNavigator, alternative protein industry expert Olivia Fox Cabane says she believes that China will retain its massive potential to lead the Asia-Pacific market for 3D printed protein due to its cost and speed advantage.…
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Animal Rights

OPINION: Netflix’s Tiger King Epitomises Our Blatant Disrespect For Animals

Sally Ho Apr 17, 2020 0

In the thick of a global pandemic, millions have been finding distraction in the new Netflix series Tiger King. The documentary series follows the life of zookeeper Joe Exotic and the trade that saw endangered species as money-making…
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Fashion

Fashion Revolution Week 2020: How To Join To Protect People & The Planet

Sally Ho Apr 16, 2020 0

Fashion Revolution, a campaign for clean, safe, sustainable and fair fashion, will soon be hosting its annual Fashion Revolution Week. Held on April 20 - 26, the week will focus on global collective action to hold fashion industry…
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Health

Harvard Scientists Find Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Covid-19 Fatalities

Sally Ho Apr 16, 2020 0

A new study by Harvard University researchers has revealed that air pollution is linked to significantly higher death rates in people infected with Covid-19. Scientists analysed data on air pollution and deaths from the coronavirus up…
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Seafood

Shrimp Virus To Hit China’s Seafood Industry, Another Blow To Food Security

Sally Ho Apr 16, 2020 0

Shrimp farmers in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong have reported outbreaks of Decapod iridescent virus 1 (Div1), a virus that affects shrimp populations. The disease is not known to be harmful to humans, but can decimate shrimp…
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Food & Nutrition

Syria & Mushrooms: How Fungi Can Fight Hunger And Solve For Food Climate Resiliency

Sally Ho Apr 16, 2020 0

Mushrooms aren’t getting quite the respect they deserve – until now. Recently, the edible fungus is making headlines for being a key solution for a number of global issues, from offering people in war-torn societies agency over their food…
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Climate Change

Pope Francis Says Pandemic Is Nature’s Response To Climate Crisis

Sally Ho Apr 16, 2020 0

In a recent interview published by the magazines Tablet and Commonwealth, Pope Francis said that the coronavirus pandemic is one of “nature’s responses” to humans ignoring ecological and climate catastrophes. The Pope added that the…
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Food & Nutrition

Shop Local: Sustenir Agriculture Is Now Growing Low-Carbon Fresh Kale In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Apr 15, 2020 0

Singaporean agri-tech startup Sustenir Agriculture has recently expanded to Hong Kong with a new hydroponic farming facility in Tuen Mun to offer two kinds of healthy iron-rich kale greens. Their hydroponic farming technology means that…
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Health

New World Launches Free Face Mask Vending Machines Across Hong Kong

Sally Ho Apr 15, 2020 0

Hong Kong property development conglomerate New World Development (NWD), the group behind K11 malls across the region, has just launched 35 vending machines dispensing 10 million free surgical face masks in the city to help combat the…
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Vegan

MOS Burger Debuts New 100% Vegan Green Burger In Japan

Sally Ho Apr 15, 2020 0

MOS Burger has become the first homegrown fast food chain in Japan to debut a 100% plant-based burger. Dubbed the Green Burger, Mos Burger developed the vegan dish in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to…
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Future Foods

Asia Pacific Plant-Based Industry: How Startups & Investors Are Coping With Coronavirus

Sally Ho Apr 14, 2020 0

The Covid-19 pandemic has no doubt left businesses across all industries and markets reeling. Customers are at an all-time low, supply chains are fragile and vulnerable to external shocks from travel restrictions, and businesses have to…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Covid-19 Pandemic Strengthening Asian Interest In Sustainable Investment

Sally Ho Apr 14, 2020 0

Rich investors in Asia are displaying growing interest in sustainable investments as the coronavirus shifts mindsets towards concerns about public health and the environment, according to UBS. The Swiss multinational investment firm’s…
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Food & Nutrition

Singapore Launches SGD30M Fund To Boost Local Food Production Amid Covid-19 Disruption

Sally Ho Apr 14, 2020 0

Singapore has just announced a new S$30 million (US$21 million) fund to boost local food production to fend itself from external supply shocks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new plan will involve turning rooftop car parks into urban…
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Fashion

Vegan Leather Market Will Be Worth US$89 Billion By 2025, Asia To Dominate Sector

Sally Ho Apr 14, 2020 0

A new report by Bangalore-based tech solutions company Infinitum Global estimates that the market for vegan leather will reach US$89 billion by 2025, citing the growing consumer awareness about animal welfare as the primary reason for…
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Food & Nutrition

Pumpkins Are Fruits, Wild Rice Is Grass & More Food Facts That Will Shock You

Sally Ho Apr 10, 2020 0

You probably know the obvious fruit & veggie facts by now: tomatoes and bell peppers are technically fruits, for example. But below we've discovered some pretty surprising info about some of your favourite everyday foods. Below are 10…
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Health

What About Migrants And Refugees? The Stark Reality Faced By The World’s Displaced During Covid-19

Sally Ho Apr 9, 2020 0

As Covid-19 continues its spread across the world, the pandemic will disproportionately affect the world’s most vulnerable populations, among them asylum seekers, refugees, internally displaced peoples and migrant workers. The world must…
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Vegan

The 7 Best Vegan Impossible Foods Dishes To Order On Deliveroo

Sally Ho Apr 9, 2020 0

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us who are fortunate enough to work from home are doing so to help slow down the spread of the virus. Though WFH and social distancing has been a great opportunity for most of us to hone our cooking…
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Organic

Organic Textile Production Booms As Consumers Demand Sustainable Fashion

Sally Ho Apr 8, 2020 0

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the international certification for organic textiles, saw the highest growth in certified operations last year. The news comes as the wider textile industry experiences major shifts towards more…
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