California Fire Season Meets COVID-19: Vineyards, Prison Labour, and Malibu Beach
Fire season in California has arrived earlier than usual this year, and it's not just because 2020 has been written off as "frankly
I Divested My Money From Fossil Fuels And Unethical Businesses. Here’s How.
Divesting your money from fossil fuels and unethical businesses is time well spent. But sorting through your current accounts, savings, investments, pensions, insurance products, and mortgage can be a minefield. Here's the journey I've been on to turn my money
Climate Chaos: Disasters Suggest A Frightening Future Is Already Here
From the historic heat wave and wildfires in the West, to the massive derecho that tore through the middle of the nation, to the record-breaking pace of this year's hurricane season, the unprecedented and concurrent extreme conditions resemble the chaotic climate
The Conscious Scoop: Earth Overshoot Day 2020
August 22 marks Earth Overshoot Day 2020. Never heard of Earth Overshoot Day before? It marks the date when humanity's demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. Which means
Go Plastic-Free At These Sustainable Zero-Waste Grocery Stores in Singapore
Ditch the plastic and grab your reusable bag, jars, and containers. It’s time to start shopping for groceries and other conscious essentials at these zero-waste grocery and lifestyle stores in Singapore. Step into a grocery store in Singapore and be prepared
Life During Covid: I Planned A Sustainable Wedding At Home In 3 Weeks
Planning a wedding is stressful at the best of times. Let alone in the middle of a global pandemic. But it is possible to make getting hitched at home an extra special (and eco-friendly) occasion. If your plans have been
The Key to a Sustainable Wardrobe? Versatility!
When it comes to buying clothes, sometimes it’s tricky trying to align all of our priorities. We want to buy sustainably and be able to get dressed without stress, but we also want to love and value the things we
Typhoons Getting Stronger, Making Landfall More Often
New research shows a growing threat from Pacific storms amid climate change. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from around the world gathered virtually in July for a joint conference of the Japan Geoscience Union and AGU (JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2020), and
The Conscious Scoop: Inside Missguided
A fast fashion brand got the spotlight on British television last week. And spoiler alert: it's not an exposé. (Oi, didn't we just talk about how shit fast fashion is?) If it sounds like a trainwreck, that's because it was.
The Brand Hoping To Cancel Singapore’s Plastic Bag Obsession
Singapore’s obsession with plastic bags shows no sign of slowing. Thank goodness then for brands like Peco bag; it's taking action to reduce single-use waste with its reusable designs made from recycled bottles. I vividly remember the first time I went
Protecting Our Breath: Are Face Masks The New Normal?
In recent months, face masks have been subject to a broad range of critique. We take a look at mask usage in a number of situations, from wildfires to pandemics, and the way that disposable medical waste impacts the environment. The
Biodegradable vs Compostable Plastic: Is One Better Than The Other?
As the issue of plastic waste mounts, we look to biodegradable and compostable materials as a green beacon of hope. But how are they different and what does that mean for sustainability? Plastic has been plaguing us and the environment since
