Understanding Essential Oils – Interview with Marra Hensby, founder of My Pure Earth

What are essential oils and how do you use them? You probably don't think of farms when you think of those small, unassuming but power-packed bottles of goodness. Marra Hensby, the founder of My Pure Earth, is here to debunk the myths, tell you why they're so good for you, and how you can find…

ByGITNB24/09/20185 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Reasons why you should attend the TALKS at The Conscious Festival 2018

You already know that the TALKS are happening yet again in Singapore at The Conscious Festival 2018. But why should you attend? Here are five reasons why you should get your tickets to the TALKS at The Conscious Festival 2018 before they're all sold out. 1. You'll listen to amazing speakers who'll change your worldviews The…

ByPadmini Anbalagan23/09/20184 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

The Conscious Scoop: A Whole City goes Vegan on Mondays & Super Typhoon

A whole city is going vegan for a day, the Impossible Burger is here to tickle your taste buds with their plant-based burgers that taste too real, and rental "shopping" might just take over the fast-fashion industry. Plant-based food and fashion take the spotlight in this week's Conscious Scoop. Check out these hot sustainability headlines…

ByQiyun Woo20/09/20184 minRead time

TV

Green Me If You Can: Maggie Lee – WWF Together Possible

What would you do if you had the power to change the world? We asked Maggie Lee, the Market Transformation Manager for WWF Singapore this and more. #GreenMeIfYouCan #LittleGreenSteps

ByGITNB20/09/20180 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Seeing Green with Slush Singapore

We don't want you to learn something. We want you to change something. - Anna Ratala, Head of Slush Singapore With this powerful line, Slush Singapore delivered its 2nd edition on Friday, the 14th of September 2018. With an ethos about action and sparking conversation, and it's one of the largest events for all you…

ByQiyun Woo19/09/20186 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

The Conscious Scoop: Google Calculates Your Carbon Footprint & London Fashion Week goes Vegan

The fashion industry is making big strides this week. From vegan Stan Smiths that are #hypebeast worthy and London Fashion Week going fur-less, the industry is showing signs of a growing awareness. Plus, did you know that Google Maps now allows you to calculate your carbon footprint? Fashion and activism takes the spotlight in this…

ByGITNB13/09/20184 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP HOME

How to Be a Minimalist Parent in Consumerist Singapore

As parents there can always seem like there are more things that you have to buy your kids. But when is enough enough? We asked Radhika Sathaye to share with us her tips and tricks for being a minimalist parent, mum or dad. Learning to say no to the noise If you are trying to be…

ByRadhika Sathaye12/09/20185 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP TV

Planet’s Most Transformative Botanicals – Interview with Jene Roestorf of Luxe Botanics

From big pharma to her own beauty brand, join us as we chat with Jene Roestorf, the founder of Luxe Botanics, about her journey with botanical beauty products. A woman who grew up at one with nature, she found herself going back to her roots, harnessing the planet's goodness to restore health through natural beauty. Imagine…

ByQiyun Woo10/09/20187 minRead time

Consciousness IMPACT

Waste Free and Sexy. ‘Nuff said.

Are we feeling the effects of global warming or is it getting really hot in here? NO!W No Waste is changing the narrative of going zero waste by venturing into unchartered territories with this head-turning, heart-thumping campaign. Going zero waste hasn't always had a good rep, especially with the generation who've grown up in a…

ByQiyun Woo07/09/20185 minRead time

LITTLE GREEN STEPS

ICYMI: Journeying to Zero Waste Singapore – the Realities of Living a Plastic Free Life

Couldn't attend our film screening and panel discussion on living a zero waste life? Fret not! Here's what you missed. Straits Clan was abuzz with fiery ideas and the burning passion of our four panelists last Wednesday night, when Florence Tay (of Unpackt), Michael Broadhead (of EarthLife & EarthFest), Robin Rheume (of Journey to Zero Waste…

ByPadmini Anbalagan06/09/20184 minRead time