A nice little reminder of what the impacts on the environment are of single-use take-away packaging... just before you head out to lunch today. This is a run down of the efficiency and impact of various disposable packaging options - we already know that reusable packaging is the most environmentally friendly option. But this guide should help you to make better choices when you really cannot BYO (or barePack isn't available). The rating goes from 5 devils 😈😈😈😈😈(most imp

If there's one thing we know you finish right down to the very last pearl, it's bubble tea. With at last 12 new shops that opened over the past year or so on this mighty small but mighty island (did that confused you?), it's undeniably a local favourite fix. But what about the plastic you leave behind? We've sussed out how to make your very own zero-waste bubble tea cup... How to DIY a bubble tea tumbler We found this great gal doing some DIY so thought we'd intro with her, m

Pre-loved goods in need of a new home? Singapore designated 2019 as the year of Zero Waste, so it's never been a better time to donate your unwanted items to a charity AND save the environment. Every year, over 7 million tonnes of solid waste is generated. To do your part, you can look to reuse, swap or donate your unwanted items. This year, the annual zero-waste initiative by City Developments Limited and Eco-Business called EcoBank is once again collecting used goods which

Want to make some changes to waste less and save the environment but unsure of where to start? Here is a quick list of three swaps you can do today that will make a huge difference on your daily consumption of disposables and single-use commodities. Zero-waste shouldn't sound daunting! Swap: cling film For: wax wrap and silicone lids Plastic in the kitchen is unavoidable in Singapore where food needs to be protected from the humidity and heat. While useful in preserving our f