The Conscious Scoop: The Burning Amazon, World’s Forest Animal Population Halved, “I am Afraid”, and more…
This week's sustainability news is big. The world's largest rainforest has been burning for almost twenty days and we *just* found out. WWF releases a scary report about the world's forest animal population. We hear from Greenlanders about their climate
Hong Kong’s Plant-Based Bastion Christian Mongendre Rises From The Ashes
For Christian Mongendre, staying under-the-radar wasn’t an option. From early beginnings at Mana! Fast Slow Food through to HOME Eat to Live, his beliefs have been deeply ingrained in pure, healthy, energetic, consciousness-raising food. This was further impassioned by the
Add Some Oomph to Your Holiday Outfit with These Sustainable Accessories
Heading on holiday soon? Don't forget to elevate your resort look with a classic Panama hat and some sunglasses to shade yourself from all the haters are a must. Accessorize away but don't forget to keep it conscious. Here is
Arth: The Last Rite Done Right
Cremations in India are a ritual that dates back several thousands of years. But they are hugely polluting, and often overlooked in the name of culture. Arth is a community in India who found a solution that honours religion and
#LittleGreenSteps: 10 Simple Ways to Green the World That Count
We're going to let you in on a little secret: micro-actions can equate to macro impact, and the United Nation agrees. Micro-actions are contagious, compounding, and impactful. Small steps that are done repeatedly over time add up — and are
The Conscious Scoop: Greta Sets Sail, Singapore’s First Climate Rally, University Climate Action and more!
This week in sustainability news: universities setting zero-carbon targets, an Irish teen comes up with a method to remove microplastics and Singapore's about to have its first climate rally? Catch up on all the news you've missed below. 1. Young local
6 Things You Didn’t Know About The Plastic Crisis
You know that microplastics are everywhere, and you also know that plastics take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Luckily, we have individuals and businesses working on solutions all the time. But when it comes to the plastic crisis, there's always
Working with Heritage: Artisan Fashion, Cultural Appropriation, and True Costs
Heritage and fashion – one of the most iconic crossovers, giving rise to deeply meaningful, timeless and beautiful garments. But why is it so expensive? What are you really paying for? And isn't it just cultural appropriation? Artisan fashion sits within
The Art of the Hand: Understanding Ethical & Artisan Fashion (and the Consequences of Fast Fashion) with Just Gaya’s
It’s time for a fashion revolution and Just Gaya’s is leading the way by connecting consumers with artisans on a journey toward a slow fashion takeover. By celebrating artisanal craftsmanship, Just Gaya’s in Singapore is a champion of ethical, artisan
Dining Destinations: Asian Favorites, Done Vegan (Yes, That Includes Vegan Ramen) in Bangkok
Tired of tofu? Treat yourself to a culinary vacation in Bangkok where you can eat, treat and cheat guilt-free on some of Asia's most standout dishes, veganized. Every Asian cuisine has its pièce de résistance. In Japan, it's ramen (actually that's