Can Plant Medicine Trigger Neurological Healing And Higher Consciousness?

2020 isn’t even over yet but already it’s proving to be an annus horribillus we’re looking forward to leaving behind. In addition to the fires, floods, and locust plagues, we’ve also had the small issue of a global pandemic to deal with. No wonder so many of us are struggling with mental…

BySally Shoult21/07/20205 minRead time

EAT

The Alternative Protein Market In Asia Is Booming, But Are Singaporeans Buying It?

The alternative protein market in Asia generally, and Singapore specifically, is booming. But behind the large IPOs, successful funding rounds, and optimistic headlines, what does the average Singaporean think of this burgeoning market? Are people familiar with meat alternatives? How are vegetarianism and veganism viewed within local communities? And what are the barriers preventing alternative…

ByGITNB20/07/20208 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Biden’s Climate Plan, Nature-led Coronavirus Recovery & BlackRock Toughens Up

This week: Biden unveils a big, bold climate plan that activists seem to be getting behind. The World Economic Forum says that a nature-led coronavirus recovery is the way forward. BlackRock gets tough on climate action. But also, some not-so-great news about emissions. Catch up on this week's top stories below. (Want to get top…

ByTammy Gan16/07/20207 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

#LittleGreenSwaps With Mae Tan: Going Green Without Compromising Your Lifestyle

Introducing sustainability into your lifestyle and wardrobe is easier than you might think. Here Mae Tan shares her favourite #LittleGreenSwaps and brands that make going green easy and accessible. Starting out on your sustainability journey can be daunting and at times overwhelming. You may feel bad for not starting sooner or feel guilty that you’re…

BySally Shoult15/07/20204 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

Eat Well With The Green Girl: Immunity-Boosting Fruits That Fight for Wellness

Since COVID-19 emerged, most of us have been thinking more about our health. While there are endless recommendations on how to boost our wellbeing, there’s one simple thing we can do to maintain good health year-round (drumroll...): eat well. Yep, nutrition is one of the easiest ways to maintain good health - in a pandemic…

BySarah Kwong14/07/20209 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

UK Funding Fossil Fuels Overseas

The UK government has spent nearly £4 billion pounds of UK public funding on fossil fuel infrastructure in the global south since the Paris Agreement was signed. Recent years have seen government figures talking a good game on the UK’s record as a “climate leader”, arguing that domestic emissions reductions go far beyond what most…

ByGITNB13/07/202017 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

How To Recycle in Singapore (In a Nutshell)

If you've ever stood at the blue bin scratching your head over what can or can't be recycled (and then spend hours wondering what happens once all the trash is picked up), we hear you. Here’s our big green guide to waste disposal in Singapore. "There is no such thing as 'throw-away'. When we throw…

ByGITNB10/07/202022 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Pipeline Wins, Fossil Fuels and Facebook

This week: three big wins for the climate movement! Facebook and the oil industry have something in common. Fossil fuel companies shamelessly grab aid. And there's no quick fix for climate change? Catch up on this week's top environmental stories below. (Want to get top environmental stories in your inbox every week? Here's the sign-up.)…

ByTammy Gan09/07/20207 minRead time

Conscious Festival CONSCIOUS SCOOP

In Review: The Sustainability Report From The Virtual Conscious Festival

We’ve been running Conscious Festivals in Asia for the last six years. But 2020 was the first year we took things virtual. While that pivot threw up a raft of new challenges to overcome, it also presented us with the opportunity to create our most conscious festival to date. Here's the skinny from our sustainability…

BySally Shoult08/07/20207 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Meet The Makers: 10 Minutes With… Indiigo Culture

The world of sustainable fashion has been growing at a heartening rate over the last few years, from bigger brands that focus solely on basics to smaller businesses that handcraft all of their wares. In fact, there are now so many fantastic designers working with the planet in mind that we’ve been blessed with our…

BySarah Kwong07/07/20208 minRead time