Earth Day was just last month, so here’s a quick guide on conscious tips you can implement to make a difference beyond the day. Earth Day is an annual event that takes place every 22nd April as a way to call attention to the protection of the environment alongside the ever-depleting natural resources of the Earth. First held in 1970, it has come a long way since then, with over a ...
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Disposable chopsticks are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but company ChopValue turns them into elegant furniture, recycling over a hundred million. Disposable chopsticks can be found anywhere and everywhere in Singapore. From noodle restaurants to your dabao (takeaway) containers, it’s hard to go one day without coming across a single pair of disposable chopsticks. You might think that just because it is made out of wood, you can recycle it easily, ...
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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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