10 Things We Wish More People Understood About Climate Change

Here at GITNB HQ, we spend our days trying to raise awareness about the climate crisis and the actions we can all take to reverse global warming. And through all of the interactions, there are a few things that crop up time and again that we wish more people understood about climate change. The problem…

ByGITNB15/06/202314 minRead time

There’s An App For That: Tech Tools for the Planet

It has never been easier to live consciously than it is today: bulk food stores in our neighbourhoods, online bazaars full of eco-friendly products, not to mention the amount of reusable or recyclable items available to us. But there are a whole heap of companies out there working hard to make sustainability even more convenient…

BySarah Kwong08/06/202317 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Investigating the Diamond Industry’s Dirty Little Secret

The environmental impact and social issues linked with natural diamond mining are a discussion dominating the fine jewellery industry today. As the biggest players are finding ways of combating these problems, either by carbon off-setting programmes or more traceable supply chains, most of the industry is miles behind. The climate crisis puts no less pressure…

Bypriya31/05/20236 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

On E-waste and Circulation: What Can We Do?

As the world becomes more dependent on technology, e-waste has become an unintended consequence. But what exactly is e-waste, and how is Singaporean start-up, Circular, disrupting this problem while helping to solve it? It’s not exactly a surprise when we say that Singapore is an incredibly modern city. However, that entails an almost over reliance…

ByLyana Miranda29/05/202317 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Rihanna is now a billionaire. Do we unstan?

Now worth $1.7 billion, according to Forbes estimates, Robyn Fenty, known to the world as Rihanna, is the wealthiest female musician in the world. But it’s not her music that’s made her so wealthy. The bulk of her fortune—an estimated $1.4 billion—comes from the value of Fenty Beauty. Much of the rest lies in her…

ByTammy Gan25/05/202332 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP TRAVEL

OPINION: Is Your Vacation Really Green? A Responsible Tourism Checklist

When it comes to holiday planning, we're all about attempting to travel mindfully. Whether it is vacationing at an eco-friendly resort, seeking to reduce our carbon impact, or even alternatively, taking a zero-waste strategy. But it's all too easy to be duped into thinking we're doing good when the reality couldn't be more different. Greenwashing…

ByJaclyn Yost18/05/202319 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Remembering Rana Plaza 10 years on and the birth of Fashion Revolution

As Fashion Revolution Week 2023 kicks off, we're remembering the lives that were lost on this day 10 years ago. We've covered this tragedy before, but in case you're new here this is a brief summary of what happened on the day of the deadliest disaster in fashion's history. On 24 April 2013, the…

ByLeanne McNulty24/04/202311 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

When It Comes to Climate Solutions, Simplicity Is Sexy

We tend to focus on tech and innovation when talking about desirable climate solutions. We are drawn to the dazzle of sleek new inventions - AI, EVs, and smart homes. These sustainability innovations appeal to the elite (and aspiring elite). Their marketing campaigns feature attractive people in luxury attire showcasing the glamour of the latest seductive…

ByLeanne McNulty03/04/20236 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION IMPACT

6 Laws (To-Be) Aimed at Purging Fashion

Having steadfastly ignored the elephant in the room for decades, the fashion industry is now becoming increasingly accountable for its harmful impact on the planet. The 2022 greenwashing lawsuit against H&M’s conscious collection is just one example of how sustainability marketing is under a legal crackdown. From the most luxurious labels to the so-called eco-preneurs…

ByAarushi Saxena29/03/202311 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Breaking Down Tesla’s Much-Hyped Master Plan 3

During Tesla's 2023 Investor Day presentation in Austin, Texas, billionaire CEO Elon Musk shared the third part of the company's Master Plan towards a fossil-free Earth. But the plan was received with mixed feelings. We get to the bottom of it. Our energy economy today is dirty and wasteful. 80% of global energy comes…

ByKanksha Chawla27/03/20236 minRead time