Clean The World: Have You Ever Wondered What Happens to Half-Used Hotel Soap?

Clean The World works with hotels all over the world to recycle and repurpose the soap and other discarded hygiene products leftover in hotel rooms after guests check out. Their efforts have taken them to start in supporting hotels in Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan. This is what they're doing and who they're…

ByOlivia Wycech28/06/20198 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Prada’s “Re-Nylon” Collection, Extreme Weather, and a Public Health Emergency

This week, Prada's heir makes a bold move. America's leading medical groups declare a public health emergency because of climate change. And Mother Nature cranks up the heat in Chennai. Buckle in, because this Conscious Scoop is a wild ride. 1. Prada phases out virgin nylon. The luxury Italian fashion house has seen a change in…

ByTammy Gan27/06/20194 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Walk Your Way to an Animal Friendly Closet with These Vegan Shoe Brands

Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world... Give a girl the right pair of vegan shoes, and she can change the world. Sure, we're becoming quite conscious about what we eat, but oftentimes we overlook the fact that our furry friends end up on our feet. A common…

ByCrystal26/06/20199 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Wonderfruit is Hosting a Sustainable Design Competition for its New Pavilion

Wonderfruit is Thailand's pioneering art, music, food and ideas festival with an overall theme to catalyze creativity and make a meaningful positive impact. Every year, it never ceases to impress with awe-inspiring stages made of up of sustainable materials like hemp and bamboo. This year, they're opening up the floor to the world. Calling all…

ByOlivia Wycech26/06/20193 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

OPINION: Breaking Down the Missguided £1 Bikini Saga (And What We Can Learn From It)

In case you missed it, Missguided released a £1 bikini and the Internet was MAD. The backlash has seen conversations sparked about fast fashion, ethics, affordability, size inclusivity, and more. But, there are always lessons to take away from these mistakes. Here's what we learned from Missguided's royal screw-up... The backstory This is how the story…

ByTammy Gan25/06/201915 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION PLANET

Sustainability or Greenwashing: A Guide to Calling Bullsh*t on Fashion Brands’ Green Policies

Can't tell if a fashion brand is actually sustainable or just trying to capitalise off the climate crisis? Whether you're looking at a decades-old fast fashion retailer, a cult favourite, or a new kid on the block, the same steps can be taken to sniffing out a greenwashing gimmick. We rounded up a few tips and…

ByTammy Gan25/06/201917 minRead time

IMPACT PLANET

OPINION: So the World is Coming to an End? Here is What I Think About That…

PSA: This piece is penned by Green Is The New Black founder Paula Miquelis The truth is that we don’t know what the future holds, no one can predict that. But what we do know is that if we adopt the best lifestyle possible, we can maximise changes and reverse trends. Beyond practical and material impact,…

ByPaula Miquelis21/06/20199 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP HOME

Conscious Sleeping: An Eco-Guide to Picking the Perfect Products to Elevate Your Sleep

Sleep. Everybody does it and we spend a third of our lives doing it, so why aren't we be more conscious about it? Quality sleep is essential to leading a well-balanced, healthy life. Sleep deficiency can be detrimental to the body in both the short and long term, from having a higher risk of diseases…

ByCrystal21/06/201911 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP LITTLE GREEN STEPS

Sustainability Matters by the Hive: Answering the Hard Questions About Consumption

Perspectives on sustainability in Singapore vary far and wide depending on which field you come from. During one of The Hive's major events - Sustainability Matters, we had the opportunity to hear from local voices in media, activism, health, ethical production, and more who came together at The Hive Carpenter last month. Here's what they…

ByTammy Gan20/06/20199 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: A Viral Greenland Photo, Pope Francis vs. Big Oil and New Vocabulary for the Climate Crisis

A sled dog photo has gone viral, but what does it mean? The Guardian is changing the way it talks about "climate change", so how are we meant to refer to it now? And Pope Francis declares a climate emergency, on what grounds? All this and more in this week's Conscious Scoop. 1. Greenland is…

ByTammy Gan20/06/20195 minRead time