Dining Destinations: Asian Favorites, Done Vegan (Yes, That Includes Vegan Ramen) in Bangkok

Tired of tofu? Treat yourself to a culinary vacation in Bangkok where you can eat, treat and cheat guilt-free on some of Asia's most standout dishes, veganized. Every Asian cuisine has its pièce de résistance. In Japan, it's ramen (actually that's debatable, you could also say it's sushi). In Vietnam, it's pho. In Thailand, it's…

ByOlivia Wycech08/08/20198 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Divestment is Winning, Southeast Asia’s E-Waste Crisis, and UN’s Leaked Report on Climate Change and Land Use

This week: how many environmental activists are killed each week? What does Southeast Asia's fast-growing e-waste crisis look like? And the world's biggest investor is losing how much from investing in dirty energy? 1. Special report on Southeast Asia's e-waste crisis sheds light on the fastest-growing waste stream in the world. What's the impact of…

ByTammy Gan08/08/20195 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT TRAVEL

OPINION: Eco-anxiety and the Issue of Tourism

We've reported on eco-anxiety several times because we feel that talking about it is the best way to not just raise awareness on it but also to help people who are suffering from it so they know they aren't alone. This opinion piece by Jaclyn Yost from Ecomadic explores travel-related eco-anxiety, its impact on the…

ByJaclyn Yost06/08/20196 minRead time

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BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: 1975 x Greta, Earth Overshoot Day, Illegal Gold Mining in Amazon and more

This week in the world: we've exceeded our capacity to regenerate. Major automakers strike a climate deal with California. The Arctic is on fire, and more. 1. Amazon gold miners invade indigenous village in Brazil after its leader is killed. Illegal gold mining is nothing new. In Brazil, illegal miners are called garimpeiros and they…

ByTammy Gan01/08/20196 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT WELLBEING

A Lazy Person’s Guide to Learning About Superfoods in Asia

What are superfoods and are they really that super? The term might be just a buzzword (since there's no medical or scientific definition of a superfood), but it certainly isn't just buzzworthy nor is it going anywhere. In fact, more and more nutritional powerhouses are being added to the long list of what people call superfoods.…

ByOlivia Wycech31/07/201934 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

abillionVeg: Take a Picture of Your Food, Leave a Review, Help Save an Animal (It’s That Easy)

Approximately 400 million people around the world today choose a plant-based diet. abillionVeg are on a mission to make that one billion. Here’s how… Meet Vikas Garg, a man worthy of legend status although he's usually just referred to as the Founder and CEO of abillionVeg (ABV). Vikas is on a mission to turn…

ByOlivia Wycech29/07/201911 minRead time

BEAUTY CONSCIOUS SCOOP

FrankSkincare: Debunking the Difference Between Natural and Organic (and Other Obvious Skincare Myths)

Whether you were born in Asia or simply relocated here, your skin will probably never acclimatize because let’s face it, what is humidity good for anyway? Sure, there is anti-shine this and anti-frizz that, but is it organic? Is it good for the environment? Is it conscious? Well, FrankSkincare is. You’ll want to sit down for…

ByOlivia Wycech26/07/201916 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Jeans Redesign, New UK Leadership, Vegan Meat Market Boom and more!

This week, the circular economy takes on jeans redesign. Boris Johnson is declared PM - what does that mean for the climate? The first Icelandic glacier is lost, animals are failing to adapt, and more. Read on for the latest climate news. 1. Where does the next UK PM stand on climate issues? Boris Johnson…

ByTammy Gan25/07/20195 minRead time

IMPACT PLANET

Stressed About The Climate Crisis? Us Too. Let’s Talk About Eco-Anxiety.

Is the future of our planet making you nervous? If so, you might be suffering from "eco-anxiety." The term has gained a lot of traction recently with the escalating climate crisis and in an existential challenge that many folks around the world, not just the climate activists, are dealing with. So what is it, and…

ByTammy Gan23/07/201913 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Deep Blue Straws: Reimagining a Plastic-Free World One Reusable Straw at a Time

What kind of straw person are you? Are you a steel straw kind of person? Or do prefer something a little more pliable, like paper? Whatever your jam, Deep Blue Straws has you got you covered and you can be sipping on a sangria sustainably in 2-14 days (that’s their worldwide estimated shipping time btw).…

ByOlivia Wycech22/07/201910 minRead time