Insects as protein alternatives may seem gross, but Singapore-based Entoverse continues striving in the insect-farming industry by partnering with Inagro. With environmental changes on the rise and a rapidly increasing population, there has been much stress placed on food supply chains. There is now an increased, and pressing, demand to find new and sustainable food sources, with nations battling the idea of food security. Solutions have been put in place like ...
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The push for sustainable agriculture in farming is being accelerated by Pandawa Agri Indonesia as seen in their newest report. Sustainable agriculture is an issue that is becoming of utmost importance, considering the rising demands of a growing population. Indonesia is no stranger to this, with palm oil and coffee – items utilized in a huge majority of the world – being one of the top few products they export. Tremendous ...
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Here is a handy guide on how you can participate in the conservation of wetlands and increase your knowledge about them throughout the year. According to worldwetlandsday, wetlands are land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. Examples include lakes, mangroves, coral reefs and yes, even fish ponds! Wetlands worldwide are highly endangered – they are being lost three times faster than forests and more than 80% of ...
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These vending machines provide the opportunity to sample a wide range of products and all you have to do is create an account. Have you ever wanted to try out this one item trending on Tiktok, but hesitated because it was too expensive? Perhaps you wanted to try out a skincare product, but were too afraid to commit to the full-sized product just in case your skin reacts badly. What if ...
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Like the phone boxes kept just in case you find a new purpose for it, here’s what you can do with the old phones you’ve held on to. With Lunar New Year fast approaching, most of us will understandably be in the midst of spring cleaning. And by now, you would most likely have chanced across the cabinet where you’ve kept all your old phones (and by old, we mean ranging ...
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Derived from plastic waste and created through 3D printing, the new exhibition highlights the potential for future sustainable-focused exhibitions. It’s the middle of Singapore Art Week, and National Design Centre (NDC) is celebrating with new exhibitions too! This time, NDC is highlighting the theme of circularity by showcasing works done out of plastic waste and through 3D printing – a wonderful fusion of technology, research, innovation and creativity, curated and produced ...
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A guide on where to donate the things you were initially planning on throwing out into the bin. It’s the new year, and you know what this means! Lots and lots of spring cleaning. More often than not, this means throwing out a wide variety of items. Singapore produced almost 7 million tonnes of waste in 2021. With Semakau landfill expected to fill up by 2035, the importance of diverting waste ...
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From recycling programmes for red packets to contests for vouchers, Geneco is out to make a difference this upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY). Chinese New Year is fast approaching, and you might be wondering where to get your red packets from. Look no further! #GreenForProsperity is Geneco’s third consecutive year of working towards the goal of conservation and recycling. As the top local residential electricity retailer, they strive to reinforce their ...
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Christmas is this weekend, so here’s a handy guide on ensuring that festivities are both fun and friendly for the environment! A blink of an eye and Christmas is already approaching this weekend. Though most Christmas preparations are in their last leg for most of us, there are still some last-minute tips and tricks we can implement to ensure that the holiday is environmentally friendly. Fun times for both humans and ...
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From Y2K fashion, handmade accessories, bags and other second-hand selections, this month is overflowing with all kinds of different Christmas events for you to check out. Christmas is close to a week away, and the time for shopping was, like, yesterday. Not to worry though, this weekend (and the rest of the month!) is jam-packed with a variety of fairs and markets filled with local businesses for you to shop small ...
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