In Singapore, hotels are upping the ante when it comes to driving the sustainability agenda forward. Whether you’re planning a vacation or a staycation, here are the best sustainable hotels in Singapore to rest your head and unwind while keeping things green. Singapore is continuing its strategy of creating a garden in a city through …
In recent years vegetarianism and veganism have shifted from the margins to the mainstream. Long gone are the days of boring nut roasts and over-boiled vegetables. Thanks to increasing awareness about the environmental impact of the livestock industry, improvements in alternative proteins, Veganuary, and numerous Netflix documentaries, turning to a plant-based, animal-friendly diet is one …
The world’s first renewable energy-powered vessel has finally landed on Singapore's shores, making its first and last 10-day stopover this March. We look at how the expedition is mobilising and raising awareness for a green transition while exploring solutions to prove that another energy world is possible. Energy Observer is the name of a boat, …
Winemakers know better than anyone that the best things in life take time to perfect. Villa Maria started its sustainability journey in 1999. Now it’s launching EarthGarden - a collection of premium organic wines that are bursting with flavour as nature intended. Here is everything you need to know for your next sustainable soiree in …
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to shop consciously for gifts this Christmas. Even in the little red dot. Here's a curated, unique list of our recommendations for gifts that are good for you, me, the planet, and the people on it. (And we promise it's not just options that will break the bank.) …
Today is Youth Day at COP26. Youths all over the world are, and have been, rising up to the challenge, and taking leaders to account. In Singapore, a coalition of youths and environmental organisations have written a list of comprehensive and bold demands, to tackle what the country's Prime Minister has called a “life and …
Did you know that it takes around 298 litres of water to make a litre of beer? Or that the average bottle of wine has a carbon footprint of around 1,200g - the equivalent of driving three miles in a small car? Summer is in full swing and living consciously is thirsty work. As you …
“What do we want?” “Climate justice!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” It was electrifying, being able to chant the response along with (almost) 2,000 other people at Hong Lim Park, this time last year. This was Singapore’s first-ever climate rally. People all around me were raising signs, while shouting in solidarity—a sight I never …
There's a new app in town and it's incentivising people in Singapore to adopt more sustainable habits. If you've got the best of intentions but are struggling to take the first steps towards creating a more sustainable lifestyle, download susGain and let it guide you through your journey. Living in line with the planet’s needs …
Got plans this weekend? Catch the latest exhibition from National Geographic at the ArtScience Museum from now until 28 March 2021. Planet or Plastic? tells the story of plastic’s evolution and features over 70 profound images.In Singapore, 700 million kgs of plastic are discarded every year. By 2050, predictions suggest that plastic in oceans could …
