Did you know that within the next minute, there will be about 694,000 hours worth of videos streamed on Youtube, 65,000 photos shared on Instagram, and 167,000,000 videos watched on Tiktok? Huge numbers for just a tiny portion of…
[Photograph credit: Marcus Chua] This blogpost is writen by Daphne Ong, volunteer with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group: www.swagcat.org You always hear about various species such as tigers, being threatened with extinction based on the IUCN Red List. If you…
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Looking for Ways to Live More Sustainably? Here Are 101 Tips.
Sustainable living means differently for everyone; with our unique lifestyles and preferences, some sustainability tips may work for you but not others. And that’s why we came up with this extensive list of tips to help you consider the…
Petrichor: The scent produced when rain falls in dry soil. Growing up on this hot sunny island, the rain always brings a slight tinge of joy to me. Every time it rains, without fail, it will be time to…
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Going meatless? Eating for the planet might not be as straightforward as you think
If we are what we eat, I’m essentially an avocado. I’m a flexitarian (can’t turn down mum’s comforting wonton noodles on special occasions) and I’ve revelled in avocados and cartons of almond milk for all my university years. Yet,…
As the world struggles to tackle the onset of climate change, it is our responsibility as consumers to vote with our purchasing power. When we buy sustainably made, ethical goods, we support the health of the environment and other…
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Exploring The Hidden Ingredient In Soap Bars – Animal Fat
Bar soap – the exquisite cake of goodness packed with a paradise of botanical, luxurious, and skin-rejuvenating ingredients to soothe your body and mind. With more and more people embracing sustainability values, we have started to see a rising…
How can I encourage my parents to care about the environment? How do I share with others the importance of sustainability? It seems like no one seem to care, what should I do? If you can relate to all…
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Addressing the Elephant in the Room: How You Can Deal With Food Waste in Singapore
“The average Singaporean household generated about $342 million worth of food waste in 2020.” “Semakau Landfill expected to be fully filled by 2035.” “Food waste in Singapore alone made up about 11% of our total general waste in…
You are at a supermarket buying some groceries. And you have toilet tissue on your list. You almost instinctively grab a roll of paper toilet tissue. But then a thought crossed your mind: are paper toilet tissues truly sustainable?…