Assaad Razzouk: on Propaganda, the Clean Energy Revolution & Optimism
There have been reports predicting with scary accuracy the amount of CO2 emissions we would have in the atmosphere since the 80s, why were they buried for so long? Why is there so much propaganda around renewable energy, supply chains
Jaded from the state of the world? Here’s how to approach 2021
If you're anything like me, the new year passed with ambivalence. As in, wanting to be optimistic about another year of fresh opportunities for change, but knowing that (a) time is just a construct and the "new year" is really
Sweat Sustainably: Our Favourite Sustainable Activewear Brands
2020 was a tough year, but one of the many things we learnt is that moving our bodies has never felt so good - even if we had to improvise a little (yoga in the kitchen, anyone?). It's fair to
How Countries Across the World have Embraced Alternative Protein
As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle and permeate every part of our lives, governments everywhere have come to realise the importance of alternative protein through issues such as food security and climate change. Here are just some recent
Chatting Sustainability and Wellness with Yoga Goddess ChauKei Ngai
We visited yoga goddess ChauKei Ngai in her Hong Kong studio to find out about her take on the climate crisis and her hopes for the future. ChauKei Ngai is a superwoman. The Hong Konger is a yoga teacher, a mother (the
Renyung Ho: on systems change, negotiating fear, mindfulness & language
We sat down with Renyung Ho, founder of Matter and second-generation leader at Banyan Tree Hotels, to talk about systems thinking, awakening moments, mortality, deep mindfulness practises, language as the architect of our reality, and her decision to evolve Matter
The Largest Organised Strike in the History of the World: What’s Happening in India?
You've probably not heard, but the protests going on in India right now constitute history in the making. In fact, with over 5 million marching to Delhi, and another 250 million taking part in strikes, this is the largest organised
How to Talk About Climate Change This Christmas
Everybody has a hard time trying to talk about difficult topics with their family members over the holiday season. But yet, we also know that it's increasingly important to talk about issues such as climate change and raise awareness about
How Are You Really? The Tower Comes Before the Star: Notes on 2020
It's okay not to be okay. The combined energy from the full moon lunar eclipse and the realisation that it's the final month of the year make for quite a bit of collective anxiety and serious questioning. Let's lean into
