From Kylie Jenner's 17-minute private jet flight to Taylor Swift leading the list of the worst private plane CO2 emissions, it's evident that moving from plastic to reusable straws isn't going to save the planet. What’s also clear is that while many of us have taken drastic steps to curb our "carbon footprints," all it …
When it comes to holiday planning, we're all about attempting to travel mindfully. Whether it is vacationing at an eco-friendly resort, seeking to reduce our carbon impact, or even alternatively, taking a zero-waste strategy. But it's all too easy to be duped into thinking we're doing good when the reality couldn't be more different. Greenwashing …
Along with the climate crisis, we are also seeing a mental health crisis, a loneliness epidemic and widespread burnout. This is not a coincidence. Our connection to the earth was reciprocal and balanced for thousands of years. Now, our disconnection has led to us exploiting and exhausting it. And our disconnection from one another 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 …
Everybody has a hard time trying to talk about difficult topics with their family members over the holiday season. But yet, we also know that it's increasingly important to talk about issues such as climate change and raise awareness about them. So, how exactly do we broach the subject of climate change this Christmas? We …
Since the start of the COVID-19 circuit breaker, mealtimes have swiftly become the highlight of our days. And if you aren't a vegan or vegetarian, with all this extra time on our hands now is the perfect time to experiment with more plant-based recipes. If cooking isn't your thing, explore some of our favourite restaurants …
Heard about the new app touted as the “Fitbit for your carbon footprint”? Say hello to Capture; a consumer app that enables users to track, reduce, and remove CO2 emissions from everyday life. We chat to Josie Stoker, Capture’s inspirational co-founder, to talk technology, conscious living, the problem with carbon-offsetting, flight shaming, and how Capture …
PwC employees started 2020 with a new green resolution: the firm is the first in Singapore to provide its employees access to a pioneer ECO takeaway service in a bid to reduce single-use lunch packaging. PwC is the first tier-one corporate in Singapore to offer its staff a zero-waste office lifestyle by joining barePack, an …
That time when you start a new year filled with motivation and drive, only for it fizzle out within weeks once reality hits and life gets in the way. This year, step away from unrealistic short-term goals and start playing the long game. We’re not quite sure how it’s 2020 already. But here we are. …
Who knew that something as innocent as cleaning your teeth could have such a negative impact on the planet and your own body? We recently caught wind of an exciting new start-up that will change the way you brush forever.Longtime GITNB readers will be familiar with our #LittleGreenSteps mantra. We’re all about making small individual …
