The Final Straw: It’s Time To Stop Sucking Singapore

The plastic plague is real and nowhere is safe. But just how big is the problem in Singapore and how do people really feel about it? We asked our friend Jonathan Tostevin, founder of The Final Straw and author of the publication 'Tackling plastic straw consumption in Singapore: a fact base & review of attitudes towards…

ByJonathan Tostevin05/06/20187 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Building THE Global Wellness News Platform – Interview with Lauren Armes Founder of Welltodo

How do you take a passion and turn it into a full-fledged business and career? We spoke to Lauren Armes, an entrepreneur, success coach and the founder of global wellness platform Welltodo, on how she build THE global wellness news platform, embracing pivots and normalising fear. With the wellness industry said to be worth over…

ByStephanie Dickson04/06/20184 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP Consciousness

The Conscious Scoop: Zero Waste Stores & Festival, Meat-Free Dumplings, NYC Saying No To Plastic

Here are 10 things you need to know, that’s happening in sustainability around the world over the past week. From vegan zero waste parties to algae-powered lights, the environmental future is an exciting one. However, more can still be done. With the vandalism of the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the potential #NoPlastics movement of…

ByGITNB31/05/20189 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

6 Healthy Snacks Brands in Hong Kong Helping You To Eat & Drink Better

Living in a big, fast-paced city like Hong Kong is exciting yet can have a toll on your health. You need quick, easy and convenient access to food, drinks and healthy snacks in Hong Kong. Daily health should be simple and fuss-free, so this guide has your back. You're welcome. OATLY Liquid food designed for humans…

ByStephanie Dickson31/05/20185 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP TV

Support Your Wellbeing From Tip To Toe: Behind the Brand With Chuin Wei Koh of Apres Avant

Are the products you use empowering self-love and self-care? Are they helping you celebrate your vitality and radiance? We spoke with Chuin Wei Koh the founder of Apres Avant, a company on a mission to help you make wholesome daily choices for your wellbeing, with green beauty and support from the inside out. Replacing your favourite beauty…

ByStephanie Dickson28/05/20183 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP Consciousness

LE FRUIT beyond the farm – developing a sustainable fruit supply chain in Vietnam & Cambodia

As we become more aware of what we are putting in our bodies and the effect that is having on the planet, we need to support those leading the way. LE FRUIT is paving the way for a sustainable and healthy food and drink environment, supply chain and creating a pilot farm training future for…

ByStephanie Dickson10/05/20187 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP HOME

Unique Ethical And Eco-Conscious Gifts For Mothers Day From HK And SG

Treat your Mum this Mother's Day with gifts that are fair-trade, eco-friendly, look good and feel even better. From sustainable, handmade resort wear and accessories to a vegan all-natural deodorant, and organic bed sheets. You can rest easy knowing that these gifts are good for people and the planet. BALIZA Sustainable, handmade & timeless resort-wear Shop…

ByStephanie Dickson08/05/20188 minRead time

BEAUTY CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Beauty beyond skin deep and the dirty dozen skincare ingredients to avoid

Instead of harming your skin and the planet, choose skincare that can create social change! Skincare and beauty routines are part of our every day, but what if your skincare and daily choices can create a larger social change? We asked for some tips and tricks from our friends at Luxe Botanics on why we…

ByRachel Chan30/04/20187 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP Consciousness IMPACT

The Conscious Festival by Green is the New Black is coming to Hong Kong – Earth Is Back

Green Is the New Black is pleased to announce Singapore based Conscious Festival coming to Hong Kong for Earth Day weekend, 20- 22 April 2018 at PMQ 元創方 and in partnership with Ocean Recovery Alliance. Two new components are being released exclusively for the Hong Kong chapter. As the first festival of its kind in…

ByGITNB23/03/20186 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP Consciousness

The Conscious Scoop: India's Single-Use Plastic Ban, The world's last male white Rhino & Ikea's mushroom packaging.

Here are 10 things you need to know, that's happening in sustainability around the world this week. Lots about plastic and animals this week. From banning single-use plastics in India to plastics contaminating our water to how we can reduce our plastic bag usage in Singapore because for some reason, we still won't ban them even…

ByGITNB23/03/20186 minRead time