Clothing Donations, Second-Hand Trade and Circularity Claims: The Confusing Truth

Conversations around the backlash against improperly donated clothes are not novel. The critical gaze cast upon the global west, for using low-income countries as dumping grounds, has not softened. Yet every year, millions of tonnes of second-hand clothing waste reaches the ports of Ghana, Kenya, India, and Philippines. What happens next and who is responsible?…

ByKanksha Chawla27/07/202211 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

The Climate Change Heatwave Era Is Here

Britain is burning. And Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Belgium. When we think of climate disasters or extreme weather, we tend to think of hurricanes or wildfires. Heatwaves are typically reported as something milder or even something to enjoy, with stories featuring images of sprinklers and ice cream. The reality is that heatwaves are actually…

ByLeanne McNulty25/07/202217 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

This Year’s Fashion Transparency Index Is Out, And It Does Not Look Good

The seventh edition of the Fashion Transparency Index, published by not-for-profit Fashion Revolution, ranked 250 of the world’s largest fashion brands and retailers based on their public disclosure of human rights and environmental policies, practices, and impacts, across their operations and supply chains. Today, we're covering the key findings and takeaways from the index. But…

ByKanksha Chawla21/07/20228 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT LITTLE GREEN STEPS

Is Climate Change Forcing People Into Sex Work?

As the world goes back to how it was pre-pandemic, naturally, we see a rise in tourism. Everywhere, countries have been preparing for the influx of tourists, and those who relied on tourism for their income are finally able to recoup their losses. One group in particular, who were one of the most vulnerable during…

ByLyana Miranda19/07/202210 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT PLANET

Liz Courtney: of Earth Observatory of Singapore on the 2022 UN Ocean Conference & filmmaking as climate education

The second United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC) took place from June 27 to July 1 in Lisbon, focusing on the protection of life underwater, as dictated by UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 14. As the conference came to a close last week, we spoke with Liz Courtney from The Earth Observatory of Singapore for a…

ByKanksha Chawla14/07/20229 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Plastic Free July: Tips & Tricks For Plastic-Free Living

Millions of people around the world will be pledging to do their part for our planet this month by signing up for "Plastic Free July". But in fast-paced, hyper-urbanised cities is living plastic-free actually possible? Read on for a practical guide to living sans plastic. As of 1 July 2022, India bans 19 single-use plastic…

ByGITNB13/07/202216 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Your Favourite Sport Is Kind of a Sell-out. Here’s Why.

In terms of global reach and influence, the world of sports is unmatched, and there’s no denying that it's a big business—a very lucrative one. But just how far will the industry go to make sure they keep earning the big bucks? Sports have long been embedded into human history. In fact, the first Olympic…

ByLyana Miranda11/07/202214 minRead time

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CONSCIOUS SCOOP: Overturning Roe v. Wade & More

In just one term. the incredibly conservative Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, gutted Miranda rights, and ended federal regulation of greenhouse gases. What is even happening to the state of democracy?! Roe v. Wade On Friday, June 24, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to overturn the historic Roe v. Wade decision,…

ByKanksha Chawla07/07/20228 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

New Restaurant Alert: Casserole Serves Up An Entirely Plant-Based Menu

Green Is The New Black steps into Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa's Casserole for a pre-opening tasting experience of the first dedicated meat alternative restaurant in a Singaporean hotel. Popping up on Level 3 of the country’s only beachfront resort, the restaurant is now open for dinner daily—read on for our favourite must-try dishes and organic drinks. Surrounded…

ByKanksha Chawla05/07/20228 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Biopiracy: You Wouldn’t Download Fabric, Would You?

When we think about colonialism, we conjure images of exploitative empires, prejudice, and other forms of inequality. And when we think of neo-colonialism, we think of debt, influence, and even religion. However, we rarely think of textile, technology, or innovation. But why is that? You'll be astonished to learn that the nexus lies in the…

ByLyana Miranda04/07/202212 minRead time