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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

Coronavirus Socialising: 5 Apps To Connect With Others Remotely

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

Most of us are practicing social distancing, or may be self-quarantining or isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is changing how we interact with others, and has transformed the importance of online tools to help us keep…
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Fashion

OPINION: Is There A Connection Between Luxury Fashion Brands’ Dirty Underground Secret And Italy’s Coronavirus Crisis?

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

Italy has become one of the hardest hit countries of the coronavirus pandemic. Analysts have been theorising about the staggering size of the outbreak in the country – which has been made even more complicated in recent reports about…
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Popular

10 Feel Good News Headlines Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

It’s easy to feel bogged down by the depressing stories dominating the news headlines during the coronavirus pandemic. While it is undoubtedly an upsetting time for many of us, it is still important to stay positive that the world will get…
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Food & Nutrition

Coronavirus Hits Chinese Supply Of Imported Meat, Will Consumers Opt For Local & Plant-Based Instead?

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

The coronavirus pandemic has hit global supply chains as major transportation links have ground to a near halt in an effort to combat the spread of the disease. But while the outbreak in China appears to have eased opening up the chance…
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Alt Protein

Scientists Awarded US$4 Million For Research Into Plant-Based & Cultivated Meat

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

The world’s top scientists have just been awarded US$4 million for research into plant-based and cultivated meat. The prize was given by the Good Food Institute (GFI) Competitive Grant Program to 21 scientists from 9 different countries,…
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Climate Change

Goldman Sachs Forms Joint Venture To Launch Commercial & Industrial Solar Projects

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 0

A partnership between Goldman Sachs and Telos Clean Energy will see a new joint venture to develop, construct, own and operate distributed solar power projects for commercial and industrial customers. With up to US$275 million funded by…
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Wellness

21 Things To Do To Uplift Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 0

Being in the middle of a global pandemic can be a worrisome, upsetting, lonely and even anxiety-inducing experience for many people. We may be feeling more down than usual, disconnected from others due to social distancing or perhaps just…
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Climate Change

New Study Confirms Electric Cars Generate Less Carbon Emissions

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 0

A new scientific study has confirmed that electric vehicles generate less carbon dioxide than petrol cars across most areas of the world. The findings contrast the claims of some firms who believe that the carbon dioxide emitted in…
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Health

Coronavirus Pandemic Is Causing Air Pollution Drop All Over The World

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 0

Industrial activity and travel has undergone almost a complete halt as countries all over the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Recent satellite imagery from the European Space Agency has revealed a significant decline in global…
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Japan

Umiki, The World’s First Ocean Fused Sustainable Whisky From Japan

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 0

Umiki Whisky, the world’s first ocean fused whisky brand has recently been added to the portfolio of Japan’s leading premium alcohol exporter Yoshino Spirits Co. Made from pure ocean water in the blending process and finished in local…
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Vegan

Starbucks Announces Plan To Ditch Vegan Milk ‘Tax’

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 0

Following Starbucks’ highly publicised company-wide pledge to become more eco-friendly this year, the global coffee giant is now hoping to be able to remove the additional fee for drinks that use plant-based milks shortly. Starbucks’…
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Health

How To Cope With Coronavirus-Induced Anxiety

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 0

We are in the midst of a global pandemic, which can be a very stressful experience for people. Fear, anxiety and worries about Covid-19 may be overwhelming and even induce strong emotions from everyone – children, adults and elderly. While…
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Climate Change

Water Stress Poses Greater Health & Environmental Risk Than Coronavirus, Says UN

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 0

According to the new World Water Development report by the United Nations, poor water infrastructure is putting countries at a bigger risk than the coronavirus pandemic with over half of the global population currently lacking access to…
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Zero Waste

Kamikatsu, The Waste-Free Village Of Japan, Is Setting An Example For The World

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

A remote village on the Japanese island of Shikoku has been practicing a low-waste economy for nearly 20 years. By contrast to Japan’s nationwide record of being the world’s second largest producer of plastic waste, the town of Kamikatsu…
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Climate Change

Eco Accountability 101: Who Should Pay For Fighting Climate Change & The Global Waste Crisis?

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

After decades of scientific consensus on the dangers of unabated climate change, the world is now finally waking up to the need to take action. But when it comes to policy-making – implementing climate adaptation, mitigation, resilience…
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Climate Change

Meet The 8-Year-Old Indian Activist Licypriya Kangujam Fighting For Climate Education

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

Born in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, Licypriya Kangujam is a young climate activist who has been campaigning for environmental action for years and has recently managed to convince two Indian states to adopt climate change as a…
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Health

6 Ways To Help The Community During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, much of our daily lives and routines have been changed dramatically. Everyone has been affected from business owners to the elderly, gig workers and vulnerable people with chronic diseases.…
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Future Foods

Supportive Government Means First Commercial Cultivated Food May Just Happen In Asia, Report Says

Sally Ho Mar 23, 2020 0

According to the Asia Alternative Protein Industry Report, the first commercially available cultivated food might just happen right here in Asia. While recognising that Asia’s alternative protein development is still in its early stages,…
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Plastic Pollution

Amcor Develops First 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Clear PET Container

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

Global packaging company Amcor has just developed and launched a PET container made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content resin. According to the company, the clear bottles are the first of its kind in the world. They are…
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Fashion

Preloved Handbag Platform Rebag Debuts Resale-Swap-Rental ‘Infinity’ Programme

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

Luxury handbag resale platform Rebag has just launched a new programme that lets customers exchange a recent preloved purchase for another bag. The programme takes the circular fashion approach to the next level by incentivising consumers…
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Wellness

11 Ways To Not Feel Bored When You’re Stuck At Home During Covid-19

Sally Ho Mar 20, 2020 0

We’re all practicing social distancing right now, which is sensible given that there is a coronavirus pandemic. At the time of writing, Covid-19 has already infected almost 250,000 people and killed over 10,000 people globally, making it…
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