November 1st is World Vegan Day, so let's talk all things vegan. What does the raging global pandemic (that seems to have no end in sight) have to do with plant-based diets? Is going vegan really going to save the planet? We present the facts, so you can decide. PS: we got to sit down…
Say hello to eco-friendly periods with our handy guide to the best reusable alternatives to single-use tampons and pads. It's time to make the switch to menstrual cups, period panties, or reusable pads. Your vagina and the planet will thank you.
Periods. We have them every month, yet they are still largely taboo. Our cycles…
According to Count Us In, here's the concept: climate change is real, and we have to drastically cut our carbon emissions if we want to stop it. You can be part of the largest, most ambitious citizen-led effort to act. All you need to do? Take high-impact, achievable steps to reduce your carbon pollution and…
Sudan is facing extreme flooding along the Nile River, forcing the country into a state of emergency. Climate change disproportionately impacts countries in the Global South , and Sudan is among those most severely affected. Let's take a look at what happened, why it could keep happening, and what can be done.Â
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Eco-friendly, vegan cosmetics that last for life
In advance of the TEDxTinHau Countdown event in Hong Kong on 17 October, we chatted with the line-up of inspirational speakers to identify the climate solutions they believe will help shape the future of our planet.
When it comes to the climate crisis, identifying solutions is not a problem. Across the globe, there are a…
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…
Cover your face sustainably with these environmentally-friendly (not to mention snazzy) reusable face masks from conscious brands we rate.
A new report by Systemiq and the PEW Charitable Trusts shows plastic flows into the ocean are expected to triple by 2040. And s ince the outbreak of COVID-19 and mandatory face masks, the…
A group of global pension funds and investment managers want to clean up their portfolios and get them to net-zero. The group spans 16 countries, with 1,200 members, and controls over $40 trillion (that's $40,000,000,000,000) in assets. How are they planning to do it, and can they actually get there?
GETTING THE FACTS STRAIGHT
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If you've been on Instagram and Twitter at all this weekend, you might have seen something about Oatly. Specifically, people are boycotting Oatly. WTF?! (Yeah, that's us too.) Because news that Oatly sold shares to Blackstone resurfaced thanks to a Twitter thread and an Instagram post, and since then the conversation has grown exponentially. The…