28-year-old Jennifer Soon, also known as Jynk Ink, is a freelance jagua tattoo artist known for her botanical pieces. We meet up with her to learn more about her craft, and the popular plant-based temporary tattoo ink. It’s just after 1 in the afternoon as we pull up to Jen’s studio at Jalan Pelikat. Not having had time for lunch, it doesn’t help that the route to her studio is paved with ...
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The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better time than now to spread the Christmas cheer and some sustainable living habits! These 5 sustainable gifting practices will help you get started! Christmas strikes a different chord with different people. For some, it’s the time to reunite with loved ones over good food. Others relish in more seasonal traditions like putting up a tree and manifesting the Christmas cheer ...
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Used to wearing everything brand-new? There is beauty in mending clothes too! We speak to FIN Crafted Goods to learn more about upcycling and mending denim. Oh, and their exciting new collaboration with UNIQLO Singapore! It’s terrifyingly easy to get sucked into trends these days. How else would the Korean TV series Squid Game reach 111 million viewers worldwide in less than a month? *cue creepy playground music* While I feel no shame being ...
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If you're on the lookout for a new home that ties in perfectly with your eco-friendly lifestyle, check out PropertyGuru's new Green Score feature that'll lead you on your way to sustainable urban living. It's no surprise that homeseekers in Singapore have an endless list of criteria when it comes to picking out a new home. After all, a new home is a big ticket purchase, and in land scarce Singapore, ...
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In this latest addition to our ‘Beyond Skin Deep’ series, we explore some of the cruelty-free drugstore brands that you’ll be able to find at our local Watsons and Guardian stores! Let me start with a confession. I find it difficult to only buy cruelty-free (CF) and sustainable brands all the time. There, I’ve said it. Sounds hypocritical, but hear me out. If there’s ever a gripe about sustainable or environmentally conscious ...
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Mosquito bites can be annoying, but worse still are the lethal diseases that mosquitoes can spread. A research team from Republic Polytechnic has a solution, and an eco-friendly one at that! Introducing Ecoshine, a light-activated mosquito larvicide. It’s the rainy season again in Singapore, and boy, am I loving this weather. Let’s be real here; after half a year of mostly working from home, the heat can get insufferable. I definitely ...
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Queue-inducing American burger joint Shake Shack returns with a new botanically-themed outlet at Gardens by the Bay, and some outlet exclusive treats! My go-to comfort food has always been burgers. Nothing says “take away my troubles” better than a thick, juicy beef patty, grilled to perfection, and sandwiched between standard burger buns (ain’t nobody got time for brioche). Throw on a bit of ketchup, mustard, some cheddar if you're feeling fancy, and ...
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We check out Softhaus, pastry chef Janice Wong’s newest concept, a fun and inclusive ice cream experience with keto-friendly and plant-based options. As the escalator descended to B1 of Great World, we couldn't miss the Softhaus storefront as it came into view. "This looks really cheerful, even by ice cream shop standards," I remark to futr’s editor, Brin. There's shades of red, turquoise, and pastel pink, but it isn't just colours that ...
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Curious to know where Singapore gets her energy? Energy Story at Science Centre Singapore has all the answers and more! “Woah, I haven’t been back here in x* years!” is what I exclaim to futr’s writer/photographer Marcus as we pull up into Science Centre Singapore (SCS). (*Number omitted lest it’s telling of my age.) Being an out-and-out East-sider means paying a visit to SCS rarely registered as a possible fun activity. ...
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Sure, walnuts are great for your health. But did you know that their shells can help reduce emissions and improve the engine performance of cars? Find out more about walnut shell blasting below! For most of us, walnuts are a great source of nutrition and apparently have many health benefits. However, the shells, are usually discarded without a second thought. It might come as a surprise to you then, that the hardness of ...
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