Barney Swan: on facing shadows, mental resilience and keeping the fire burning
Why should we confront our shadows? How can we break out of the mental torture chambers we create in our heads? And where can we focus efforts to save our rainforests? Big questions that we are deep diving into with
Recycling isn’t the answer to the single-use plastic problem: here’s why.
Single-use plastic has become a bit of a taboo since the pandemic. Suddenly, we all can’t talk about it, because it’s essential for public health. Yet, the plastic problem isn’t going away. With the rise of mask-wearing, takeouts, and deliveries,
Just Dabao: The startup helping Singapore rescue food
What if you could order your favourite foods for a fraction of the price? Just Dabao is here to offer a sustainable solution to food waste in Singapore that brings you everything from local favourites to organic wine and craft
OPINION: #FreePalestine: Palestinian history, present and what you can do to help
The #FreePalestine movement has been front and centre over the past few weeks. Its regained momentum because of viral videos and a growing, international social media campaign. More and more are standing in solidarity with Palestinians. Whether you've been following
Why we’re buzzing about World Bee Day
And no, we're not talking about a day dedicated to Beyoncé. But, we're also not opposed to that idea! World Bee Day is an annual awareness day, established in 2018 by the UN, to highlight the role of bees in
Fame for Change: Celebs Using Their Influence for Planet Earth
We all know that a key factor in protecting our planet is publicity. If you have influence and resources, you have the ability to set things in motion and impact millions of people. Thankfully, a whole slew of celebrities have
Community care as a radical act: how to move in moments of powerlessness and burnout
What can we do when we’re burnt out but still want to keep doing the work? How can we engage when we feel powerless in the face of global injustices that seem beyond our reach? How can we reclaim power,
Net Zero is NOT Zero
Every day there is a new 'net zero' announcement. The latest tranche includes Shell, whose plan features the continuation of fossil fuel use. If that sounds like a major contradiction, we're with you. So, is this all just greenwashing? What
Reads That Rouse and Inspire: A Guide to Books on Climate Change
From eco documentaries on Netflix to peaceful protests, the climate conversation has never been as public, pertinent, and powerful as it is right now. This also extends to what’s on our reading lists. The environment has become a key topic
Inside the vaccine apartheid: Big Pharma, Bill Gates, and India’s COVID-19 crisis
FEATURED IMAGE: Alena Shekhovtcova, via Pexels | IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An empty ampoule, with the label "COVID-19 Vaccine", stands amongst other ampoules strewn on the table, in front of a neon pink light; the floor is neon blue Fuelled by capitalistic, profit-driven Big
Your cycle gives you superpowers – busting menstrual cycle myths
It happens to half the population, every month. It is part of the reason that all of us exist. It is a powerful, and quite frankly miraculous, cycle of nature. Yet, talking about periods is still so taboo, and a
5G – are we asking the right questions?
While lockdowns were in place around the globe, we relied even more heavily on technology to live our lives. The demand for faster and more reliable internet access, especially as many of us continue to work and learn from home,
