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Green Warriors 2021

Jack Sim | Founder, World Toilet Organization (he/him)

For his work in changing the world in the most unexpected ways Jack Sim is a Singaporean-born man who isn’t your typical rags-to-riches story. Born in 1957, Jack grew up in a time when Singapore was more or less, as he describes “poverty-stricken”. His family did not always have enough to even buy clothes, and…

ByGITNB10/06/2021

Green Warriors 2021

Katrina Razon | CEO & Founder, KSR Ventures, Co-Producer Wonderfruit (she/her)

For modelling the way in giving back, across everything she touches Katrina Razon is a woman who wears many hats, and one with many interests too. Her portfolio includes jobs as a producer, art director, DJ, activist, yoga instructor, and she’s also an experienced diver and surfer—heck, she’s even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. But her involvement…

ByGITNB10/06/2021

Green Warriors 2021

Mayur Singh | Co-founder, Green Collective (he/him)

For innovating businesses and finance for good, towards sustainable development Mayur Singh is a firm believer in sustainable development and spends much of his time thinking about how to build businesses that are driven by purpose, and towards inclusive growth. Mayur is what you’d call an impact-driven entrepreneur: someone who cares about sustainability, and who…

ByGITNB10/06/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

OPINION: The overpopulation myth is an example of ecofascism. Here’s Why.

During the pandemic, you’ve probably heard “humans are the virus” or “nature is healing". If you felt uneasy but weren’t entirely sure why you are not alone. These are examples of ‘ecofascism’. Let's delve into the roots of ecofascism, bust the overpopulation myth, take a look at how racist and classist ideologies have seeped into…

ByLeanne McNulty09/06/2021

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

#MakeAmazonPay is a collective, worker solidarity movement: here’s why it matters.

#MakeAmazonPay is a movement of Amazon workers, and their allies, around the world, across the multinational's global supply chain, rising up to say: enough. Enough to what? (Or rather, to who?) What's behind the ultra-fast, next-day delivery? The unbelievable variety of products on-demand? And the unceasing expansion of its reach online and offline? Why does…

ByTammy Gan03/06/2021

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

People vs Polluters – a historic week in climate litigation

History was made last week as climate activists took on governments and “Big Oil” in legal battles around the globe for their role in the climate emergency. We break down these landmark wins and ask, what does the future of climate litigation hold? Some of the biggest names in the fossil fuel industry, Shell,…

ByLeanne McNulty01/06/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Recycling isn’t the answer to the single-use plastic problem: here’s why.

Single-use plastic has become a bit of a taboo since the pandemic. Suddenly, we all can’t talk about it, because it’s essential for public health. Yet, the plastic problem isn’t going away. With the rise of mask-wearing, takeouts, and deliveries, the use of single-use plastic has become all but ubiquitous. But what if we told…

ByTammy Gan27/05/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

Community care as a radical act: how to move in moments of powerlessness and burnout

What can we do when we’re burnt out but still want to keep doing the work? How can we engage when we feel powerless in the face of global injustices that seem beyond our reach? How can we reclaim power, act and move in a system (that intentionally paralyses us) as individuals? An answer to…

ByTammy Gan13/05/2021

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Inside the vaccine apartheid: Big Pharma, Bill Gates, and India’s COVID-19 crisis

FEATURED IMAGE: Alena Shekhovtcova, via Pexels | IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An empty ampoule, with the label "COVID-19 Vaccine", stands amongst other ampoules strewn on the table, in front of a neon pink light; the floor is neon blue Fuelled by capitalistic, profit-driven Big Pharma and philanthropic billionaire Bill Gates, and enabled by wealthy countries, is an ongoing…

ByTammy Gan06/05/2021

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

5G – are we asking the right questions?

While lockdowns were in place around the globe, we relied even more heavily on technology to live our lives. The demand for faster and more reliable internet access, especially as many of us continue to work and learn from home, had led to increased pressure for the introduction of 5G. Before we get too…

ByLeanne McNulty04/05/2021