Arizona Muse On Getting Her Hands DIRT-y

From fashion weeks to the front pages of magazines, Arizona Muse is no stranger to the limelight and the world of fashion. But what you may not know is that she’s also not afraid to get her hands DIRT-y. What do a supermodel and DIRT have in common? Pretty much nothing. But in Arizona Muse’s…

ByLyana Miranda25/03/202414 minRead time

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10 Ways You’re Being Greenwashed

Greenwashing isn’t something that’s new. Nor is it just a buzzword. Chances are, you’ve fallen victim to it without even knowing. But don’t worry, it’s not your fault! In today's society, we'd like to think that people are more conscious and are increasingly looking for products and companies that align with their values of sustainability…

ByLyana Miranda21/03/202412 minRead time

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Can Diversity Thrive In Conservation? Peter Allison Shares His Thoughts And More

Trophy hunting often finds itself at the crossroads of passionate debate: is it merely an exercise in ego inflation for those who pursue it, or does it, in an unconventional twist, serve a role in the conservation of wildlife? Is there room for diversity in the conservation world? What role does conservation play in the…

ByLyana Miranda15/03/202411 minRead time

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It’s here! The Conscious Festival 2023’s Sustainability Report

Last year, The Conscious Festival returned to its roots in Singapore for its seventh edition. We went virtual in 2020, hybrid in 2021, and in-person in 2022, with a physical event in Paris and a pop-up in London. In 2023, we returned to where it all began, Singapore. Here’s the full, uncensored, 411 on our…

ByGITNB12/03/202412 minRead time

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Make Online Shopping Green Again – 10 Ways To Lighten Your e-Shopping Load

From the latest Spring collection to Christmas gifts, online shopping is so easy in this ever-connected world. But with transport and packaging, our little box of goodies quickly racks up quite an impact. So how can we lighten our e-shopping load? With so little time, and when work gets stressful beyond belief, online shopping…

ByGITNB06/03/20249 minRead time

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Of Blue Lobsters and Fair Supply Chain: Christine Hebert Discusses the Future of Fishing

Here at Green Is The New Black, we sometimes ask the age-old question: Can fishing ever be sustainable? And between us, it’s an insanely difficult question to answer straightforwardly. But Christine Hebert, the founder of Blue Lobster, shares her thoughts on the future of fishing. Admit it, it's not every day your mind wanders into…

ByLyana Miranda29/02/20248 minRead time

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Leap Day: An Extra 24 Hours To Help Our Planet

Happy Leap Day! As we revel in the extra 24 hours gifted to us, let’s take the time to give back to Mother Earth. Here at Green Is The New Black, you know how much we value #LittleGreenSteps. With this year’s Earth Overshoot Day being pushed up by 8 days, from last year’s 2nd August…

ByGITNB27/02/20246 minRead time

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These 10 Food Waste Apps Are Here to Nourish Your Sustainable & Circular Lifestyles

Have you been growing increasingly aware of the food in your house that might be going to waste? The food crisis is real, but with #LittleGreenSteps, its effects can be reduced. From redistributing excess to tackling your household food, you can do your bit with these food waste apps. Bread and butter issues: what's wrong…

ByKanksha Chawla20/02/202413 minRead time

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Tez Steinberg: Riding Life’s Waves On The Ocean

If you’re not familiar with Tez Steinberg, he’s the first person in history to row across the Pacific Ocean alone from California to Hawaii with no prior rowing experience. The journey took 71 days and 2,700 miles, powered by sheer will and two oars. On Episode 82 of Live Wide Awake, Tez Steinberg shares his…

ByGITNB15/02/202410 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Where to Start if You’re Looking For a Conscious Climate Career

If you’re looking to quit working in an extractive industry, recently graduated, or are just searching for a career that matches your values after being hit by a bout of climate anxiety, chances are you’ve googled “climate jobs” or scrolled endlessly through educational sites to upskill yourself. The escalating climate crisis, coupled with rising…

ByKanksha Chawla14/02/20248 minRead time