The Conscious Scoop: Ben & Jerry’s goes Plastic-Lite and Loop Helps Big Brands Be Refillable

Another ice-cream brand has joined us in the green movement and we've discovered our clothes are contributing to the plastic problem. Check out the hottest sustainability news of the past week. 1. "Our house is on fire. I am here to say, our house is on fire." Greta Thunberg, 16, urges leaders to act on climate change.…

ByGITNB31/01/20193 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

Spirituality and Sustainability: Connecting Your Mind with the Planet

So you want to save the planet? You want to make a change? In my experience, the health of the planet, and the health of our external world is an incredible reflection of our internal world. “If you want to save the planet, don’t go and plant more trees.” What do I mean by…

ByAarushi Saxena28/01/20196 minRead time

EAT IMPACT SINGAPORE

The Truth about Food Waste in Singapore (and beyond)

Singapore generates approximately 800,000 tonnes of food waste every year, which is equal to 2 bowls of rice per person, every day. Meanwhile, 1 in 10 people are suffering from food insecurity. Last updated on July 2019 On the other hand, agribusinesses such as Syngenta or Monsanto are currently working on ‘innovative ways’ to feed…

ByPaula Miquelis25/01/201911 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Magnum & Cornetto’s Vegan Line & the S$2 Million Zero-Waste Grant

The plant-based movement is taking root this Veganuary - check out Magnum and Cornetto's new vegan line. The zero-waste movement is also picking up. We are seeing so much change and so much movement, we are excited for more! Check out this week's Conscious Scoop on the hottest sustainability news this week. 1. I Scream for…

ByGITNB24/01/20193 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION HONG KONG

Inside Hong Kong’s First Yarn Upcycling Mill

The first yarn upcycling mill from textile waste is now open for business in Hong Kong and ready to share its yarn with the world! We got the opportunity to visit the first yarn processing mill that has opened in Hong Kong in almost half a century. But that’s not all that’s exciting. This…

ByAarushi Saxena23/01/20197 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

foodpanda – We Can Do Better Than Plastic & Our Food Choices

Food delivery app and service company foodpanda gave us a pleasant surprise with the launch of their 'Better Than Plastic' campaign and meat-free Mondays for more environmentally friendly dining. If you're a regular on the food delivery apps, you may have noticed that around a year ago, some of them introduced a "Do you want cutlery?"…

ByStephanie Dickson22/01/20199 minRead time

WELLBEING

5 Easy Ways to be Zero Waste in Bali

Bali is famous for its abundant culture, unique sunsets, hidden waterfalls, endless tropical lush green and pristine beaches- when they’re not “trashed”. But a couple of months ago, Bali declared a “Garbage emergency”: The Island of Gods is facing a huge waste problem due to the waste washing ashore along its coastlines, coming from the…

BySitraka Ratsimanohatra21/01/20198 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: #10yearchallenge for Climate Awareness & Revolv Helps Us Ditch Single-Use Plastics

Social media challenges are taking the world by storm and we want in on the #10yearchallenge action. Plus, a new service is coming to town and it's getting us to ditch single-use plastics. Check out what's up in the environmental scene with our top 5 sustainability headlines from the past week! 1. Using the #10yearchallenge for…

ByGITNB17/01/20194 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP TRAVEL

A Conscious Travel Guide to Phnom Penh Cambodia

Cambodia is called the Kingdom of Wonder… Phnom Penh, its Capital City, is bustling with new eateries, bars, fashion designers and exciting things to do. Where should you stay and how do you travel responsibly in one of the most underrated cities of Southeast Asia? Well, We’ve got just the guide to travelling green in…

ByJessica Benchetrit16/01/20197 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

6 Easy Ways to Create Less Waste on your Next Flight

I had a chat with a friend the other day and he asked me: “What can I do to reduce my waste when I’m travelling? I’m flying in a month, what would you do? Where do I start?” I was very happy that he asked; This is the perfect topic for anyone who is about…

BySitraka Ratsimanohatra15/01/20198 minRead time