How can we make friends with change? Why do we see nature as separate from us? How can design help us clean up the mess that we’ve made on this planet? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Leyla Acaroglu: an award-winning designer, sociologist, and sustainability expert, of The UnSchool of Disruptive Design…
Bonjour, conscious beings! Our Conscious Festival is back, and this year we're hitting London, Singapore, the online world, and - for the very first time - Paris. From 24-26 September, we'll be delving into fashion, beauty, food, transport, energy, and money through the lens of sustainability and spirituality.
Among the many awesome things our festival…
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…
More than 5 trillion pieces of plastic are already floating in our seas. The state of our ocean has been hitting headlines again and many of us have been left feeling overwhelmed. But there is hope - non-profits, businesses and governments in Asia are forming coalitions to tackle the issue together. We are going to…
Summer is here and, with lockdowns starting to ease, many of us will be hitting the waves. Whether we're surfing, swimming, or just splashing around, we know that protecting our skin from the sun before we dive in is essential - but not all sunscreens are created equal. Let's look at why and find reef-safe…
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…
What if you could order your favourite foods for a fraction of the price? Just Dabao is here to offer a sustainable solution to food waste in Singapore that brings you everything from local favourites to organic wine and craft beer at a fraction of the price.
Born amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Just Dabao brings…
Since entering The Time of COVID, we’ve found ourselves plonked in front of the TV more often than usual – but this doesn't have to be a bad thing. Thanks to the combination of passionate filmmakers and advances in technology, we have access to a huge number of important environmental documentaries, each one urging us…
Ever since we entered the world of WFH, it seems that our bodies have new requirements, namely, comfort and durability. This starts with our undies. It doesn’t matter how cosy that loungewear set is if you’ve got a constant wedgie or you’re sweating through a synthetic bra. Fortunately, there are a ton of sustainable underwear…
Hailed as a cure for everything from anxiety to asthma, CBD is truly having its moment. Back in 2019, we discussed the how, what and where of CBD products in Asia and have witnessed the industry soar to even loftier heights since. Rappers are selling it. Hollywood stars are embedding it into their beauty regimes.…