This week, Fast Company sits down with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard for an insightful conversation on all things sustainability. We learn about proforestation as a solution. Ever heard of that? And ExxonMobil is facing a trial of misleading investors. Read on for all the latest environmental news.
1. 70% of cities around the world are…
Party big, but leave a small environmental impact is the mantra taken on by several events, clubs and festivals around Asia. The eco-movement has finally reached our weekend indulgences and these are the parties that we can take a lesson from.
How lucky we are in Asia right now, our calendars in the coming months…
It’s a festival, of course we have music! The Conscious Festival powered by Holland & Barrett returns to Singapore this year with a carefully curated line-up of unique musicians, DJs and artists offering everything from psy-trance to hypnotic grooves that heal and even Elvis covers.Â
Our stage might not be massive…
Brexit is looming. It has been over three years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, and the current deadline for exiting is Oct 31st. While the implications of this decision will reverberate across the continent and beyond, what does it mean specifically for environmental policy? Here,…
An organic farm in Thailand is teaming up with ActiveSG to promote plastic bottle reuse in an effort to reduce plastic waste in Singapore.
In 2017, Singapore alone produced 763,400 tonnes of plastic (yes, really) and only 6% of plastic waste was recycled. It's the largest category of trash disposed of in Singapore, and…
WORKSHOPS return to the Conscious Festival powered by Holland & Barrett in Singapore this year and are a feast for your mind and motivation. Immerse yourself in e ngaging workshops with experts sharing sustainable practices and improving your overall sense of health and wellness – come one person, leave another.
We don’t…
Who knew that something as innocent as cleaning your teeth could have such a negative impact on the planet and your own body? We recently caught wind of an exciting new start-up that will change the way you brush forever.
Longtime GITNB readers will be familiar with our #LittleGreenSteps mantra.…
BREAKING: Google is funding the climate denialism movement. Jane Fonda gets arrested and will do it again. And is climate change is at the top of investors' minds? Read on for a quick summary of this week's top environmental stories.
1. Jane Fonda is taking the bull by its horns: celebrity climate activism at its…
The Conscious Festival powered by Holland & Barrett is just weeks away and there is so much we want you to know. But at the core of everything we offer you is sustainability and we felt it necessary to enlighten you on how we weave consciousness into the Conscious Festival because there is a lot…
Beyond gearing up for a good workout, there is a lot more to consider when picking out activewear aside from does it look cute and support your puppies. It’s also essential to choose a brand that you can hold accountable when it comes to the impact they have on the planet. hoya kerry is a…