SINGAPORE Archives - Green is the New Black https://greenisthenewblack.com/category/singapore/ Your Conscious Guide Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:28:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://greenisthenewblack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-green-favicon-32x32.png SINGAPORE Archives - Green is the New Black https://greenisthenewblack.com/category/singapore/ 32 32 211232470 The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Singapore https://greenisthenewblack.com/where-to-go-for-vegan-and-vegetarian-restaurants-in-singapore/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:12:37 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=7667 In recent years vegetarianism and veganism have shifted from the margins to the mainstream. Long gone are the days of boring nut roasts and over-boiled vegetables. Thanks to increasing awareness about the environmental impact of the livestock industry, improvements in alternative proteins, Veganuary, and numerous Netflix documentaries, turning to a plant-based, animal-friendly diet is one…

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]]> 7667 5 Best Sustainable Hotels in Singapore: Go Green While You Sleep https://greenisthenewblack.com/best-sustainable-hotels-in-singapore/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:19:49 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=10746 Great news! Travelling is officially in full swing! And in Singapore, hotels are upping the ante when it comes to driving the sustainability agenda forward. Whether you’re planning a vacation or a staycation, here are the best sustainable hotels in Singapore to rest your head and unwind while keeping things green. Singapore is continuing its…

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]]> 10746 Meet Energy Observer, the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Zero-Emission Boat to Tour the World https://greenisthenewblack.com/meet-energy-observer-the-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-zero-emission-boat-to-tour-the-world/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:58:35 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=32975 The world’s first renewable energy-powered vessel has finally landed on Singapore’s shores, making its first and last 10-day stopover this March. We look at how the expedition is mobilising and raising awareness for a green transition while exploring solutions to prove that another energy world is possible.  Energy Observer is the name of a boat,…

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]]> 32975 Villa Maria – New Zealand wine brand’s 20 year sustainability transformation https://greenisthenewblack.com/villa-maria-new-zealand-wine-brands-20-year-sustainability-transformation/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:35:19 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=31529 Winemakers know better than anyone that the best things in life take time to perfect. Villa Maria started its sustainability journey in 1999. Now it’s launching EarthGarden – a collection of premium organic wines that are bursting with flavour as nature intended. Here is everything you need to know for your next sustainable soiree in…

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]]> 31529 Your Ultimate Guide to Conscious Christmas Gifts in Singapore https://greenisthenewblack.com/conscious-christmas-singapore-2021/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:00:02 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=31172 Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to shop consciously for gifts this Christmas. Even in the little red dot. Here’s a curated, unique list of our recommendations for gifts that are good for you, me, the planet, and the people on it. (And we promise it’s not just options that will break the bank.)…

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]]> 31172 Youths are demanding for Singapore to be more ambitious on climate https://greenisthenewblack.com/youth-cop26-singapore/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:49:22 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=30796 Today is Youth Day at COP26. Youths all over the world are, and have been, rising up to the challenge, and taking leaders to account. In Singapore, a coalition of youths and environmental organisations have written a list of comprehensive and bold demands, to tackle what the country’s Prime Minister has called a “life and…

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]]> 30796 Sustainable Sundowners. Our top sustainable alcohol picks to quench your thirst this summer. https://greenisthenewblack.com/sustainable-sundowners-sustainable-alcohol/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:38:17 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=28975 Did you know that it takes around 298 litres of water to make a litre of beer? Or that the average bottle of wine has a carbon footprint of around 1,200g – the equivalent of driving three miles in a small car? Summer is in full swing and living consciously is thirsty work. As you…

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]]> 28975 OPINION: It’s Been A Year Since Singapore’s First-Ever Climate Rally. Has The Government Delivered On Climate Action? https://greenisthenewblack.com/opinion-climate-rally-singapore-anniversary/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:20:26 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=25330 “What do we want?” “Climate justice!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” It was electrifying, being able to chant the response along with (almost) 2,000 other people at Hong Lim Park, this time last year. This was Singapore’s first-ever climate rally. People all around me were raising signs, while shouting in solidarity—a sight I never…

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]]> 25330 10 Minutes With…susGain: The App Making Sustainable Habits Easy https://greenisthenewblack.com/apps-that-help-with-being-eco-friendly-and-living-more-sustainably-susgain/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:00:35 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=25100 There’s a new app in town and it’s incentivising people in Singapore to adopt more sustainable habits. If you’ve got the best of intentions but are struggling to take the first steps towards creating a more sustainable lifestyle, download susGain and let it guide you through your journey. Living in line with the planet’s needs…

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]]> 25100 National Geographic Exhibition ‘Planet or Plastic?’ Launches At Singapore’s ArtScience Museum https://greenisthenewblack.com/what-exhibitions-are-on-at-the-artscience-museum-planet-or-plastic/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:09:15 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=24956 Got plans this weekend? Catch the latest exhibition from National Geographic at the ArtScience Museum from now until 28 March 2021. Planet or Plastic? tells the story of plastic’s evolution and features over 70 profound images. In Singapore, 700 million kgs of plastic are discarded every year. By 2050, predictions suggest that plastic in oceans…

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