siti ayeeshah zaki, Author at futr singapore

by siti ayeeshah zaki July 21, 2023

Featured, Living

Singapore’s lost more than 90% of our mangroves – which is why you should visit them.

From huge wins in the fight to preserve Singapore's mangroves to interesting animals you can catch a glimpse of, here's why you should visit Singapore's mangroves this weekend! If you’re a fan of exploring Singapore’s green spaces, chances are, you’ve visited Sungei Buloh Wetlands. One of Singapore’s most famous mangroves sites, a treasure trove of flora and fauna resides under its foliage. From the popular fiddler crabs and monitor lizards to ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki July 14, 2023

Featured, Living, Travel

this is how you can dive with sharks in Singapore for Shark Awareness Day.

This Shark Awareness Day, we’re reinventing the meaning of ‘swimming with the fishes’ with diving programmes by Resorts World Sentosa and S.E.A. Aquarium. Movie and TV Shows have a pretty firm grip on our imaginations when it comes to sharks. Although almost always showcased as man-eating monsters out for an easy human-sized meal, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. According to Culum Brown, a fish biologist at Macquarie University, sharks are ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki July 2, 2023

Featured, Spaces

Geneco celebrates Singapore’s 58th birthday with REFASH, Therapeutic Gardens and more.

Discover mental wellness, happiness, and sustainability this National Day in Geneco’s most recent campaign launch, #MySecretGarden, targeted at raising awareness about Singapore’s therapeutic gardens and their positive impact on our mental health. We’re only a month away from one of Singapore’s biggest celebrations, and Geneco’s pulling out all the stops. Part of its brand purpose to #PowerTheChange, Geneco celebrates a better future on Singapore’s social and sustainability fronts this National Day! ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki June 22, 2023

Featured, Spaces

7 underrated plant shops in Singapore to breathe life into your living space.

Looking to enliven and brighten your living spaces with greenery? These are the best plant shops and nurseries in Singapore to get your green thumb stash. If you’re looking to add a splash of warmth to your home, or cultivate your green thumb, indoor plants are the best way to go about it. Just think about it – a little touch of greenery goes a long way! It brightens our living ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki June 15, 2023

Featured, Spaces

Woodleigh’s new mall: an award-winning, sustainable oasis.

Woodleigh’s new mall officially opened on 9 May and its sustainable features and unique landscape serve us the convenience and calming sights it was always envisioned to have – a vibrant, urban oasis. The Woodleigh Mall, an integrated community and lifestyle hub in Bidadari Estate, opened on 9 May and has since been a delight with exciting retail concepts, dining experiences and edutainment options for the public. However, beyond the many offerings ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki June 9, 2023

Featured, Living

One Puram: inspiring fashion that cares for nature and you.

Today, we move beyond fast fashion and into something a little greener. Meet One Puram – a chic, stylish, sustainable fashion brand that cares for nature as much as it cares for you. For some of us, fashion isn’t a choice, it’s a way of life. Trust me, I know. Paying for that one new skirt from Uniqlo gets me giddy. A pick me up, the daily combat uniform, call it ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki May 5, 2023

Featured, Living, Spaces

9 flea markets in Singapore 2023.

Flea markets in Singapore are on the rise! Whether it’s fashion-focused or filled with locals selling their pre-loved items. If you’re going green and learning to consume sustainably, check out these 9 flea markets in Singapore! When it comes to shopping, Singaporeans have it down. Easy. We’ve got shopping malls in every neighbourhood, Orchard Road, and even night markets (or pasar malams) filled with clothes, food, trinkets, and more. But all this ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki March 30, 2023

Featured, Living

the heartwarming side to flea markets.

Staying zero waste in Singapore doesn’t come easy, especially when we all live an hour away from Orchard Road. But we don’t have to stop buying to start saving the earth. Cue: flea markets. Here’s the thing: while the fight for sustainability and reduced consumption still rages on, chances are, we’re not going to stop buying the things we love. A pretty bleak outlook at first, but when you dig deeper, ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki March 17, 2023

Featured, Living

10 Green Spots To Go Stargazing In Singapore.

With the total solar eclipse coming up on 20 April, we're all looking forward to a stargazing in Singapore. Check out these 10 spots with clear skies and unobstructed views! Stargazing in Singapore might seem difficult with all the lights that keep our island safe. However, it’s not impossible. There are areas in Singapore where the street lamps don’t shine so bright, and where there’s enough space to lay out a ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki February 17, 2023

Featured, Living

14 best vegetarian & vegan restaurants in Singapore.

Thinking of going vegan or vegetarian in Singapore? We’re here to help you out! Check out these 14 best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Singapore, because eating clean can be just as tasty. Whether it’s starting a healthy diet or helping out the environment, there are plenty of reasons to go vegan or vegetarian. According to the Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, shifting diets from meat and animal products ...