We tuned in to watch young changemakers take their place on the world stage to demand climate change action from world leaders, corporations, and politicians. Here are 10 things we learnt from the first-ever UN Youth Climate Summit The hotly anticipated inaugural UN Youth Climate Summit took place on the 21 September. No doubt you …
So, the Amazon rainforest—often referred to as the lungs of the earth—is ablaze. Calmness has (finally) turned into calamity but the situation needs a lot more than thoughts and prayers. Meanwhile, the Internet is busy arguing about why. And discrediting the photos. And challenging facts. And where has the mainstream media been? Oh right, covering …
This week's sustainability news is big. The world's largest rainforest has been burning for almost twenty days and we *just* found out. WWF releases a scary report about the world's forest animal population. We hear from Greenlanders about their climate anxiety, and more. The week's top headlines all in one place... 1. Wildfires have been …
We're going to let you in on a little secret: micro-actions can equate to macro impact, and the United Nation agrees. Micro-actions are contagious, compounding, and impactful. Small steps that are done repeatedly over time add up — and are what we call #LittleGreenSteps. Green Is The New Black was built upon the idea of …
You know that microplastics are everywhere, and you also know that plastics take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Luckily, we have individuals and businesses working on solutions all the time. But when it comes to the plastic crisis, there's always more to it than you think. Plastic-Free July may be over, and so is our …
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 …
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). …
Zero Waste SG is rolling out a four-month campaign that looks to tackle the issue of single-use plastic bags. By reducing plastic bags, ultimately it means improving carbon emissions and the potential impacts on human health when toxins leach into the environment in Singapore. As part of Zero Waste SG’s ongoing Bring Your Own (BYO) …
Wonderfruit is Thailand's pioneering art, music, food and ideas festival with an overall theme to catalyze creativity and make a meaningful positive impact. Every year, it never ceases to impress with awe-inspiring stages made of up of sustainable materials like hemp and bamboo. This year, they're opening up the floor to the world. Calling all …
Can't tell if a fashion brand is actually sustainable or just trying to capitalise off the climate crisis? Whether you're looking at a decades-old fast fashion retailer, a cult favourite, or a new kid on the block, the same steps can be taken to sniffing out a greenwashing gimmick. We rounded up a few tips and …
