Sustainability Tips & Guides

To Enable You To Lead A Sustainable Lifestyle

Preloved to Loved: Thrifting in Singapore

The new year is a period of renewal, of “new year, new me” promises. Some people partake in spring cleaning in this golden time: clearing out used clothes, textbooks and furniture. To some, it is tradition; to others, a yearly ritual. I see this happen through the...

Tiny but mighty: is the Black Solider Fly an alternative solution to food wastage?

"Up to ⅓ of all food produced globally is wasted." "The amount of food wasted every year could feed 2 billion people." We're constantly reminded about the amount of food we throw out each year, with alarming statistics plastered all over the media. Yet, despite...

E-hongbaos: The good, the bad and the unsustainable

With Lunar New Year just around the corner, it’s the time of the year again to give and receive hongbaos. It is always exciting to receive hongbaos with beautiful and intricate designs. But should you be giving e-hongbaos instead as a more “sustainable” option? And...

The Wonderful Benefits of Geothermal Energy and How it Can Enhance Your Lifestyle

It is very reassuring to know that geothermal energy is a natural form of energy generated from the earth. Geothermal energy is considered to be a sustainable and clean source of power. The heat that comes from the earth’s core can be used for heating and cooling...

Asia Pulp & Paper Reviews Benefits of Eco-friendly Food Packaging

Packaging is found everywhere you look - in your shopping trolleys, your cupboards, your delivered parcels, and so much more. It is no surprise then, given the massive amounts of plastic and non-natural materials used to make these packaging, how it causes...

What’s The Deal With Sponge Cloth?

You have probably seen us raving and sharing about this product we love so very much – sponge cloth. And of course, you are wondering to yourself, how is this any different from a regular cloth? Oh trust us, we were thinking about that too initially. But after using...

Bhutan: A Country That Gives More Than It Takes

Carbon is, essentially, in everything. The roof under which you live, the clothes you wear, the roads you walk on, and you; it’s all carbon. So how can a country be carbon neutral in a world where anything and everything you lay your eyes on is composed of carbon? A...

What can you do for Plastic Free July 2022

Hurray, it’s finally July! And that marks the start of Plastic Free July! It’s my favourite time of the year when I see people sharing their tips and commitment on social media. I did my first Plastic Free July challenge years ago when I was still in university. Like...

Easy Meatless Monday Recipes

Are you looking for Meatless Monday recipes? Here are eight fairly easy, beginner-friendly recipes from breakfast to desserts. I don’t know about you, but I find some vegan recipes quite intimidating, especially when I just started out in the kitchen. I don’t have...

Eco-friendly Picnics: How To Enjoy Nature Without Hurting It

After long hours of working from home, you might also be one of those who have flocked to our local parks and gardens to enjoy the great outdoors. Us too! We love having picnics to spend quality time with our loved ones while getting some fresh air. But sometimes, we...