You searched for touch - Page 6 of 15 - Green is the New Black

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

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

Erin Chen: on normalising sexual wellness, female orgasms, vitamin h(ug)

Why is often so weird to talk about sex and still such a taboo topic? What does conscious intimacy look like? How to have conversations with partners about sex and how to spice things up? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Erin Chen, sex and relationship counsellor, founder of Asia’s first Sexual…

ByGITNB30/04/2021

environmental documentary | GITNB | Craig Leeson

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Sustainability On Screen: A Guide to Planet-Loving Documentaries

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…

BySarah Kwong20/04/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

How ethical are CBD products? Does chasing green trump being green?

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.…

ByLeanne McNulty13/04/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Christina Dean: of Redress on cleaning up the fashion industry, greenwashing, & having faith

How dirty is the fashion industry really? Why is it not sustainable yet and can it ever be? And why does crisis keep us awake? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Christina Dean, a sustainable fashion advocate who Founded charity Redress, and luxury sustainable fashion brand The R Collective, both on a…

ByGITNB09/04/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Seaspiracy review: stream it or skip it? Here’s a more nuanced take…

The talk of the town is the new Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. It's brought to you by the filmmaker behind Cowspiracy (hence the name), so you know it's going to be controversial. We watched it, and have seen the many takes—hot and not-so-hot—on it. So here's a more nuanced one. Whether you've watched it or not,…

ByTammy Gan01/04/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

How to Survive, Thrive & Be Green in Singapore Quarantine with Sophie Sôfrēē

Quarantine: some people's worst nightmare, being stuck in a hotel room for 14 days and nights, while others see it as a gift, and are using it to thrive. We caught up with Sophie Sôfrēē, to hear about how she more than survived quarantine in Singapore and even managed to green her stay. Sophie Sôfrēē…

ByGITNB22/03/2021

WELLBEING

Re:Qi a conscious wellness retreat in Singapore

If you are currently in Singapore it's likely that you haven't left the island in almost a year, and are probably itching to get out. Enter Re:Qi a conscious getaway without getting on a plane. If you are in need for a little R&R, that will soothe your mind, body and soul, this wellness retreat…

ByGITNB09/02/2021

PLANET

The Dried Ocean – a wet place but a dying place

After decades of overuse, extraction, and the belief that the ocean is too big to fail, today we are facing a Dried Ocean. Doug Woodring, Founder & Managing Director of Ocean Recovery Alliance, unpacks what this means for us, our survival, and the health of our ocean. We spoke to Doug Woodring about this…

ByDoug Woodring26/01/2021

EAT

Green Common arrives in Singapore: a Plant-based Retail and Culinary Destination

It’s getting easier and more exciting to be vegan in Singapore. Green Monday, the award-winning social venture, has launched Singapore’s first Green Common – a one-stop destination for plant-based retail and sustainable dining. From localised dishes to plant-based snacks and frozen meats, it’s easy to enjoy this unique concept store. David Yeung, Founder and CEO…

ByGITNB19/01/2021