Well, it's certainly been a year for the history books. And while it's been a rollercoaster we are grateful to all of you, our community for sticking with us. So here are your most read articles in 2020: from vegan food to sustainable gifts to climate justice to random things that contain plastic. A little…
It’s fair to say that over the last few years, the mainstream stars of the sustainability show have come from the kitchen. Innovation and technology have enabled alternative, sustainable food and beverage companies to create and promote conscious living in markets, restaurants, supermarkets, and beyond. Singapore-based CRUST Group is one such business, offering beers and…
Is ego the enemy? Why do people in our lives trigger us so much? Can we ever truly find inner peace? We caught up with Yana Fry on the Live Wide Awake podcast and deep dove into looking at old patterns, how we can break free of them, understanding the science of control and art…
Black Friday—and its evil twin, Cyber Monday—is just around the corner (have you started getting spammy newsletters yet?). This week, we talk about the origins of this consumerist holiday, and why we should consider ditching it in 2020. But most importantly, we also talk about what you can do to spend Black Friday better. PS:…
We popped over to Charmaine Seah Ong's place (also known as @eleventhour)Â to see how she has a mini-retreat at home and to hear more about her sustainability journey.
Charmaine Seah Ong is a soothing and calming energy to be around. She runs a successful branding and marketing agency, Elementary Co., with her husband, and…
As conscious shoppers, we’re lucky to have an ever-growing number of physical and online marketplaces offering innovative products from sustainable brands. The Green Collective is one such marketplace – with a twist. The Singapore-based company offers its partner brands the opportunity to collaborate, share the load, and generally feel all of the community vibes.
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We're a little late to the party, but Joe Biden won the American presidential election (thank God).WTF does that mean for the climate? We know he's definitely a better option than Trump, but how much better? We cut through the noise and lay it all out for you here...
Joe Biden's climate change plan has…
Why do people choose science when it’s convenient for them? How can we (as a society) move beyond talking about racism only when it’s fashionable and performative allyship? Was 2020 the kick in the dick we all needed? We caught up with Jo Lorenz on the Live Wide Awake podcast and deep dove into choosing…
For us sustainable shoppers, Christmas can feel like a massive mountain we don’t have the tools to climb. We want to be conscious and caring, but we also need to cover a lot of bases, such as stockings. And the whole business of, y’know, filling them. Good news: it’s more than possible.
We’ve put…
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This festive season, we can collectively do better to support BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, People of Colour. One of those ways is to purchase from BIPOC brands. We want to see you move that money! Don't know where to start? We spoke to some of our fav activist-influencers for their recommendations and…