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RBF 2018 to spur action on SDGsThis year's Responsible Business Forum will move beyond dialogue to focus on solutions and commitments that will help achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. -
From plogging to veganism: Is sustainability the new normal for consumers?As eco-consciousness goes mainstream in some countries, consumers don't just expect brands to be sustainable, they expect them to be 'regenerative', a new report has found. But does this ring true in Asia?
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5 ways green buildings are good for your healthAt the 2018 International Green Building Conference, experts spoke about the changing face of the workplace and how human health and wellness are driving innovation in construction and building management. -
Singapore MP calls on government to curb single-use plastic and introduce 'selective' charge for carrier bagsSingapore
Singapore MP calls on government to curb single-use plastic and introduce 'selective' charge for carrier bags
Environmentalist turned politician Louis Ng is to urge parliament to cut use of single-use plastic in the public sector and introduce a "discerning, selective" charge on plastic bags in the city-state.
Lifestyle Opinion
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Why your water footprint doesn't matter– While carbon footprints are a good way to measure our impact on the environment, the same concept cannot be applied to water. -
5 ways civil society organisations can help advance the SDGs– Civil society organisations can spur local action by translating the abstract language of the SDGs, writes ADB's Suzanne Nazal. -
Governments must step up efforts to expand universal health coverage– Through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other global agreements, governments around the world have committed to tackling the epidemics of tuberculosis and noncommunicable diseases by 2030. But unless governments increase their investments in national health systems, those goals will not be met.
Lifestyle Videos
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Changing Course: The beginning– Changing Course, the Eco-Business film and photography exhibition, brought together thought leaders, NGOs, and Singapore businesses to discuss and learn about climate action.
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Manchester United tackles the issue of plastic pollution with new jersey– To raise awareness about plastic pollution in oceans, popular football club Manchester United has announced new uniforms made from recycled ocean plastic.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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Antarctica documentary tells climate change story through Asian lens– The trailer of the documentary produced by Eco-Business, which is to be screened at the Changing Course exhibition in Singapore from 1 June to 12 July, captures the remote wilderness that is Antarctica and asks what the demise of this pristine landscape means for Asia.
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