Lifestyle News
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11 brands called out for greenwashing in 2021From carbon neutral oil to planting billions of trees in the desert, greenwashing claims went into overdrive in 2021. Eco-Business highlights the times when businesses and governments were criticised for making sustainability claims of dubious credibility. -
Filipinos are most fond of secondhand stuff in Southeast Asia—but not for environmental reasonsPhilippines
Filipinos are most fond of secondhand stuff in Southeast Asia—but not for environmental reasons
In a survey by online marketplace Carousell, 92 per cent of respondents from the Philippines said they bought secondhand items, but because of affordability. Hong Kong and Singapore ranked highest for choosing pre-loved items because they're more sustainable.
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Students for sustainability… Roots and Shoots club leader Raha IslamThis slow fashion advocate and Roots and Shoots club leader shares the importance of sticking to your beliefs and going against the grain despite meeting strong resistance at the beginning of her environmental activism journey. -
Asia Pacific needs to ramp up births, deaths registrationBirths of 64 million children under-five in Asia Pacific remain unregistered.
Lifestyle Opinion
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'Octopussy': animals have feelings too– The United Kingdom has extended its Animal Welfare Bill to include octopuses, crabs and lobsters as sentient beings. -
Meat: only on Mondays– Meat and diary production are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The message from scientists is clear - we need to rethink what we put on our plates. -
Lemons and leggings– Bumper profits and hefty price-tags do not equate to athleisure brand, Lululemon's, social mission and core sustainability considerations. Lululemon should find the time to realign itself with its supposed socially-oriented values.
Lifestyle Videos
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Got climate anxiety? Ditching planet-heating lifestyle habits may offer relief– Thinking about your carbon footprint can be mind-boggling. Even if you wanted to do something about it, where do you start? With this mobile app, all the information you need is at your fingertips.
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
CSR
Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
– As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag. -
Indigenous tribe in Indonesia wins land rights amid growing recognition of their role in climate fight
Carbon & Climate
Indigenous tribe in Indonesia wins land rights amid growing recognition of their role in climate fight
– Around the world, indigenous people have historically suffered from abuse and rights violations, despite being critical to forest conservation. This tribe in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, just won rights over its land after a 40-year struggle. Are governments waking up to the reality that indigenous groups could lead the battle against climate change? -
Eco-Business releases Arctic Awakening– Produced and directed by Eco-Business managing editor Jessica Cheam and video journalist Fraser Morton, who journeyed to Norway earlier this year, the documentary has played to thousands of visitors at Marina Bay Sands’ ArtScience museum since its premiere on 4 October.
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