This week, a new research report published by the coalition Students for a Fossil Free Future (S4F) exposed deeply embedded and problematic links between fossil fuel industries and Singapore’s public universities that allow them to “purchase the social license to continue their status quo activities” while compromising university integrity. This is unsustainable and unacceptable. Through demands…
Long gone are the days when vegan food was synonymous with tasteless boiled veggies or a glass of soy milk. Veganism is trendy and is very much part of mainstream culture now. From fast food to fine dining, the number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants around the world are increasing. Here is a list of…
During COP26, we saw public discourse finally acknowledge gaps in representation within the environmental movement and in climate justice solutions. Outside the talks, we saw a positive shift with the amplification of Indigenous voices, frontline communities and youth activists. But, there was one community still woefully underrepresented - people with disabilities. We take a look…
On January 7, 2022, a radical new Fashion Act was presented in New York state. If passed, the bill aims to hold the largest fashion brands accountable for their impact — both social and environmental.
The Fashion Act will apply to any global clothing or footwear company that is doing business in New York,…
2022 is here much sooner than we expected, and it’s already unfurling with a dizzying urgency. Before we’re fully drawn into fresh goals and expectations this year, let’s acknowledge our climate victories and take stock of the journey so far.
Situating New Year’s outside of capitalism
Recently, I’ve been remembering and returning to the words…
These 17 eco-friendly shoe brands are doing things differently. From sustainable materials and ethical production to circular economies and stylish design . Shop consciously for these sustainable sneakers next time you need a new pair.
Shoes are big business. Over 20 billion pairs are made worldwide each year. In 2021, the global sneaker mark…
While Chile, which shares a border with Argentina, has been in the news for the presidential victory of Leftist Gabriel Boric, Argentina’s countrywide protests have fallen off the mainstream radar—workers and environmentalists are fighting for the most important environmental and social regulation of the decade. And thousands of people are taking to the streets in…
A wave of extreme weather events has been sweeping across the globe for the past few years. The latest in a string of devastating events was Typhoon Odette (or Rai) in the Philippines.
Stunning beaches with crystal clear waters in shades of turquoise and aquamarine and pristine white sands — aka paradise. Images like…
Netflix released it on Christmas Eve and it's already been streamed 152 million hours globally. Written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay (Succession) and starring a cast of Oscar-winning Hollywood A-listers, Don’t Look Up is the movie release everyone is talking about. But are we having the right conversations?
Don’t Look Up is currently…
Want to make a difference but don’t have a specialist ESG team to guide you? Here’s a step-by-step guide to building a successful sustainability strategy from our friends at Handprint.
Nowadays, every business, from large corporations to SMEs, is considering how it can have a more positive impact on the environment. The decision to become…