The Ultimate Eco Travel Guide

While February might have gone by in a flash, one of the most common goals for the new year (or even the coming month) is to travel more. And rightly so. There’s so much beauty and wonder to discover around the world. This year, recognising the ever-growing need for the current sustainability movement, why not…

ByGITNB23/02/202320 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Cycle Zero Co-Founder Selim Zouaoui on Turning Construction Waste Into Resource

Undoubtedly, construction is destroying the planet: its waste amounts to one-third of the world's overall waste and at least 40% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. Cue Cycle Zero, an app that aims to spread its circular economy model throughout France by providing a solution that reduces expenses and environmental impact. By uploading nearby available…

ByKanksha Chawla21/02/20236 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION WELLBEING

Ayurveda, But Make It Fashion.

Many small home businesses in rural parts of India have carried the traditional know-how of imbuing clothing with Ayurvedic properties across generations. Now, this legacy of medicinally-adept handloom weavers is paving the way for niche communities of today. Just as all trends of the past cycle back around, so has this; however, this particular practice…

ByAarushi Saxena20/02/20238 minRead time

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8 Pathways to A Culture of Well-Being

Last month, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, revealed its white paper titled, "The Road Map Towards a Transformational Well-Being Culture,” highlighting eight key pathways for navigating business, society, and leadership toward a future where well-being and fulfilment are essential priorities. At the core of them all, the white paper emphasises that well-being must be recognised…

ByKanksha Chawla16/02/20239 minRead time

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Investment in Low-Carbon Tech Exceeds Fossil Fuel Investment

Thrilling news for clean tech! For the first time, global investment in renewables and clean tech was greater than the amount spent on oil and gas, according to research released by Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). Here's why this is a big deal. What is this about? The low-carbon energy transition. Research group Bloombeg NEF…

ByKanksha Chawla09/02/20235 minRead time

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9 Cool Sustainability Features on Google You Didn’t Know About

Google has been a pioneer in sustainable practices from as early as 2007 when it became the first major company to become carbon neutral. Then in 2010: the first tech company to buy renewable energy at scale. Google is now pledging to become entirely carbon free by 2030 - this means that every email you…

ByKanksha Chawla08/02/20239 minRead time

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World Economic Forum 2023: Today’s Crises, Tomorrow’s Catastrophes

The WEF is an inter-non governmental lobbying organization, mainly funded by multinational corporations, that was founded in 1971 to influence global agendas. Every year, leaders from government, business, and civil society convene to address priorities for the year ahead. Here's what went down in Davos this year. Today's Crises: Cost of Living, Extreme Weather…

ByKanksha Chawla04/02/20237 minRead time

EAT

The Rising Stars Of Singapore’s Alternative Protein Scene

When it comes to the world of alternative proteins, these four Singaporean businesses are leading the way. Everything from "meat" made from chickpeas and jackfruit to milk made from plants to seafood made without fish, these alternative proteins from Singapore are expected to enter the mainstream in the future after receiving substantial funding. Oh, plus…

ByGITNB02/02/202311 minRead time

decomposing denim - green is the new black

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION PLANET

The Case of the Decomposing Denim Jeans

Compostable clothing can essentially be consumed by the soil, once it is disposed. Textiles made of 100% natural fibres with no chemical treatments fall into this category. Pre-1980s, pure-cotton denim jeans were once a viable candidate; albeit questionable, given the chemical usage across their production cycle. However, the advent of skinny jeans compounded the problem…

ByAarushi Saxena29/01/20239 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

OPINION: Wonderfruit Will Change Your Life

After two long wonder-less years, the mind-blowing Wonderfruit was back last month, from the 15th to the 18th of December 2022. We were blessed enough to have attended. Nothing says blissful wandering like walking into Wonderfruit. Remembering the first trek into the fields with the chilly air blowing through your hair while you try to…

ByLyana Miranda26/01/202312 minRead time