As we try to be more environment-friendly in every aspect of our lives, let’s extend the consciousness to our social events as well. Whether formal or informal, events can be made more sustainable with just better planning; so let’s spread the joy (and ideas!) on hosting a low-waste event. I’m sure we’ve all attended events where everything is perfectly planned out by super-efficient event managers – from the precisely timed invites to the colour-coded decor, …[Read more]
How to host a sustainable event A ready checklist
5 ways to pack an eco-friendly picnic
The joy of the outdoors is no secret – come any weekend, hot or not, Singapore’s parklands from the Botanic Gardens to East Coast Parkway are teeming with people like ants let loose on fallen jam toast. And really, outdoors ARE the jam toast for the soul! Research has only now started spewing words like Nature Deficit Disorder, but anyone who’s spent time with nature knows how nature nourishes the soul and is necessary for …[Read more]
Mother’s Day 6 unique experiences you can gift mum
Our guest writer today is Meenakshi Sharma, the founder of DateFyx, a platform that lists and curates memorable experiences for couples for date nights and special occasions as well as for families and groups of friends. Meenakshi believes that sharing experiences helps us bond better and create memories that you can chew on when you need a pick-me-up. A mother of two lovely kids herself, Meenakshi has put together a list of 6 unique experiences …[Read more]
#cleanasugo Plogging in Singapore
No, I have not spelt ‘B’logging incorrectly. Allow me to introduce you to the funkiest trend ever- Plogging, or Picking Litter as you go Jogging– a fitness craze born in Sweden and spreading fast to the west and to the far east. It is as simple as it sounds and started when the locals noticed, ignored at first and eventually felt bothered by the surge in litter along their usual jogging paths. Don’t we all get …[Read more]