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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 activists are planning Singapore's first climate rally on September 21st! In line with the…

ByTammy Gan15/08/20196 minRead time

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 more to it than you think. Plastic-Free July may be over, and so is our…

ByTammy Gan13/08/201912 minRead time

FASHION IMPACT

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 realm of ethical fashion. Ethical fashion refers to fashion that prioritises ethics:…

ByTammy Gan13/08/201922 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

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 and fair trade fashion. But what does that even mean? We don’t need to…

ByOlivia Wycech09/08/201913 minRead time

BANGKOK CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

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 debatable, you could also say it's sushi). In Vietnam, it's pho. In Thailand, it's…

ByOlivia Wycech08/08/20198 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Divestment is Winning, Southeast Asia’s E-Waste Crisis, and UN’s Leaked Report on Climate Change and Land Use

This week: how many environmental activists are killed each week? What does Southeast Asia's fast-growing e-waste crisis look like? And the world's biggest investor is losing how much from investing in dirty energy? 1. Special report on Southeast Asia's e-waste crisis sheds light on the fastest-growing waste stream in the world. What's the impact of…

ByTammy Gan08/08/20195 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT TRAVEL

OPINION: Eco-anxiety and the Issue of Tourism

We've reported on eco-anxiety several times because we feel that talking about it is the best way to not just raise awareness on it but also to help people who are suffering from it so they know they aren't alone. This opinion piece by Jaclyn Yost from Ecomadic explores travel-related eco-anxiety, its impact on the…

ByJaclyn Yost06/08/20196 minRead time

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BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: 1975 x Greta, Earth Overshoot Day, Illegal Gold Mining in Amazon and more

This week in the world: we've exceeded our capacity to regenerate. Major automakers strike a climate deal with California. The Arctic is on fire, and more. 1. Amazon gold miners invade indigenous village in Brazil after its leader is killed. Illegal gold mining is nothing new. In Brazil, illegal miners are called garimpeiros and they…

ByTammy Gan01/08/20196 minRead time