New grade, new teachers, new classmates…. Are you off to match it with new supplies too? Before you head to the stores, use our 9 tips as a guideline on what to buy, and what not to buy. After all, the cost of anything we purchase isn’t borne not just by our wallet, but also the environment. #1 TOSS THE TISSUES Carry a cloth napkin instead of tissues with lunch; carry handkerchiefs instead of wipes. …[Read more]
When it comes to the green warriors leading Singapore’s eco-friendly brigade, the list isn’t complete without Raye Padit. As an entrepreneur, he runs PeyaR , creating bespoke apparel using pre-consumer textile waste and providing upcycling services. As a voice for conscious fashion, he co-heads Connected Threads Asia, a platform that connects fashion designers, manufacturers, suppliers and consumers, to build a conversation around sustainable fashion choices. His soon to be launched endeavour – Swagalls – is now on Kickstarter, …[Read more]
Calling all in Singapore to look into their kitchen cabinets! Do you have food items that you won’t be using anytime soon, or in fact never? Perhaps you over-bought at the supermarket attracted by a discount, and the food packets will expire soon? Maybe some biscuits and cakes that were gifted to you, but you don’t fancy the flavour? Any excess canned food, chips, etc that you would like to clear out of your cabinets? …[Read more]
First, a confession. Team Secondsguru is not vegetarian. Second, a disclaimer. We are not persuading you to become one. That responsibility can be handled so much better by The Vegetarian Society, Singapore or Paul McCartney or a growing list of celebrities and establishments that are leading the way for plant-based diets in a trend across the world. What we will say is this – vegetables are bloody tasty, especially when prepared in the loving and …[Read more]