Lyana Miranda, Author at Green is the New Black

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Hurricane Fiona’s destruction may not be as devastating as Hurricane Maria's in 2017, but the calamitous wake it left—and continues to leave—behind in Puerto Rico and neighbouring areas shouldn’t be…

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Sep 2022

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Opinion: Sustainable Fast Fashion Is More Than Just Pure Irony

A member of the Kardashian family has made headlines in the last week for their new business venture: sustainability ambassador for Boohoo, a fast fashion retailer based in the United…

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Aug 2022

BUSINESS PLANET

Should We Celebrate the Newly Minted Inflation Reduction Act? Here’s What We Know.

In the past few weeks, you may have heard of the US Senate passing one of the most significant bills concerning climate change. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA)…

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Aug 2022

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Music Festivals Can Become Eco-Friendly

With the rise of eco-activism in the music scene and in the spirit of Singapore’s National Day Parade today, it’s only right that we shed light on something important: the…

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Aug 2022

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT PLANET

Private Jets Are Uncool (Environmentally)

From Kylie Jenner's 17-minute private jet flight to Taylor Swift leading the list of the worst private plane CO2 emissions, it's evident that moving from plastic to reusable straws isn't…

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Jul 2022

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…

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Jul 2022

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…

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Jul 2022

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…

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Jun 2022

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

OPINION: F1 sustainability & anti-racism – the good, the bad & the ugly

It's no secret that the world of Formula 1 (F1) is synonymous with glitz and glamour, and with its revitalised success owing to Netflix and Liberty Media's rebranding and marketing—it's…

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