A Lazy Person’s Guide to Learning About Superfoods in Asia

What are superfoods and are they really that super? The term might be just a buzzword (since there's no medical or scientific definition of a superfood), but it certainly isn't just buzzworthy nor is it going anywhere. In fact, more and more nutritional powerhouses are being added to the long list of what people call superfoods.…

ByOlivia Wycech31/07/201934 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

abillionVeg: Take a Picture of Your Food, Leave a Review, Help Save an Animal (It’s That Easy)

Approximately 400 million people around the world today choose a plant-based diet. abillionVeg are on a mission to make that one billion. Here’s how… Meet Vikas Garg, a man worthy of legend status although he's usually just referred to as the Founder and CEO of abillionVeg (ABV). Vikas is on a mission to turn…

ByOlivia Wycech29/07/201911 minRead time

BEAUTY CONSCIOUS SCOOP

FrankSkincare: Debunking the Difference Between Natural and Organic (and Other Obvious Skincare Myths)

Whether you were born in Asia or simply relocated here, your skin will probably never acclimatize because let’s face it, what is humidity good for anyway? Sure, there is anti-shine this and anti-frizz that, but is it organic? Is it good for the environment? Is it conscious? Well, FrankSkincare is. You’ll want to sit down for…

ByOlivia Wycech26/07/201916 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Jeans Redesign, New UK Leadership, Vegan Meat Market Boom and more!

This week, the circular economy takes on jeans redesign. Boris Johnson is declared PM - what does that mean for the climate? The first Icelandic glacier is lost, animals are failing to adapt, and more. Read on for the latest climate news. 1. Where does the next UK PM stand on climate issues? Boris Johnson…

ByTammy Gan25/07/20195 minRead time

IMPACT PLANET

Stressed About The Climate Crisis? Us Too. Let’s Talk About Eco-Anxiety.

Is the future of our planet making you nervous? If so, you might be suffering from "eco-anxiety." The term has gained a lot of traction recently with the escalating climate crisis and in an existential challenge that many folks around the world, not just the climate activists, are dealing with. So what is it, and…

ByTammy Gan23/07/201913 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Deep Blue Straws: Reimagining a Plastic-Free World One Reusable Straw at a Time

What kind of straw person are you? Are you a steel straw kind of person? Or do prefer something a little more pliable, like paper? Whatever your jam, Deep Blue Straws has you got you covered and you can be sipping on a sangria sustainably in 2-14 days (that’s their worldwide estimated shipping time btw).…

ByOlivia Wycech22/07/201910 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Truth&All: Elevate Your Look & The Environment With These Sustainable Sunglasses

Entrepreneurs Gemma Vincent and David Hearn are onto something. They think fashion shouldn’t cost us the earth and we couldn’t agree more. They started making these handmade statement sustainable sunglasses out of bio-based acetate that is oil-free, eco-friendly and biodegradable. Best of all, they are the epitome of sustainable and sexy. Introducing Truth&All... After what was meant…

ByOlivia Wycech18/07/201912 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Amazon’s Prime Day Strike, Miley’s Not Having Kids, Single-Use Summer Outfits and more

This week: Miley Cyrus isn't having kids, Amazon's Prime Day strikes, Prince Charles' warning, disposable summer fashion, and ZARA's latest sustainability initiatives. 1. Workers and shoppers were on a strike against Amazon's Prime Day. Prime Day, if you didn't already know, is the company's most money-making day of the year. This year, for the first time…

ByTammy Gan18/07/20197 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

RISE Up: The Sustainable Start-ups Making Waves in Asia

From autonomous robots to AI-powered exploration – leaders from some of the biggest players in the tech scene rubbed shoulders with the most exciting start-ups in Asia at the RISE Tech Conference in Hong Kong last week. Naturally, we would never miss an occasion to scout out some of the newest players in sustainability and…

ByHannah Nicholl17/07/20193 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

BarePack: On a Mission to Make Takeaway a Breeze in Singapore

We understand how disappointing it is to be on the go, grab a salad, and realize you forgot your cutlery. Nothing says buzzkill like lunch served with a side of single-use plastic. Fortunately, saving the planet (and your sanity) has never been easier thanks to barePack, a service that looks to save Singapore of single-use…

ByGITNB12/07/20198 minRead time