Sarah Kwong, Author at Green is the New Black https://greenisthenewblack.com/author/sarah-kwong/ Your Conscious Guide Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:17:47 +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 Sarah Kwong, Author at Green is the New Black https://greenisthenewblack.com/author/sarah-kwong/ 32 32 211232470 There’s An App For That: Tech Tools for the Planet https://greenisthenewblack.com/theres-an-app-for-that-tech-tools-for-the-planet/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:08:02 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=29290 It has never been easier to live consciously than it is today: bulk food stores in our neighbourhoods, online bazaars full of eco-friendly products, not to mention the amount of reusable or recyclable items available to us. But there are a whole heap of companies out there working hard to make sustainability even more convenient…

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]]> 29290 A guide to the season’s best sustainable accessories & products – for the beach or pool https://greenisthenewblack.com/a-guide-to-the-seasons-best-sustainable-accessories-products-for-the-beach-or-pool/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:11:08 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=29765 Living in the tropics means that summer lasts for a good chunk of the year. While the humidity can be hard to handle, the joys of the season itself are abundant, as are the sustainable summer accessories here to help us make the most of it. We feel lucky that we get at least another…

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]]> 29765 Sex and the Sustainable: Intimate Items for Intimate Times https://greenisthenewblack.com/sex-and-the-sustainable-intimate-items-for-intimate-times/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:20:53 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=29654 Today, sustainability is touching every area of our lives, from what we wear to what we eat, even to what we do in the bedroom. Yup, that’s right – what was once a totally plastic-tastic affair is now becoming more sustainable and conscious. From toys to lube, being kind to the planet (and our bodies)…

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]]> 29654 Conscious Festival: Fab & Sustainable Brands At This Year’s Event https://greenisthenewblack.com/conscious-festival-sustainable-french-brands/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:00:54 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=29421 Bonjour, conscious beings! Our Conscious Festival is back, and this year we’re hitting London, Singapore, the online world, and – for the very first time – Paris. From 24-26 September, we’ll be delving into fashion, beauty, food, transport, energy, and money through the lens of sustainability and spirituality. Among the many awesome things our festival…

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]]> 29421 Safe for skin and sea: a guide to clean sunscreens https://greenisthenewblack.com/safe-for-skin-and-sea-a-guide-to-clean-sunscreens/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:19:46 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=28506 Summer is here and, with lockdowns starting to ease, many of us will be hitting the waves. Whether we’re surfing, swimming, or just splashing around, we know that protecting our skin from the sun before we dive in is essential – but not all sunscreens are created equal. Let’s look at why and find reef-safe…

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]]> 28506 Fame for Change: Celebs Using Their Influence for Planet Earth https://greenisthenewblack.com/fame-for-change-celebrities-for-planet-earth/ Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:21 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=28134 We all know that a key factor in protecting our planet is publicity. If you have influence and resources, you have the ability to set things in motion and impact millions of people. Thankfully, a whole slew of celebrities have been doing just that – using their pulling power and public podium to advocate for…

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]]> 28134 Reads That Rouse and Inspire: A Guide to Books on Climate Change https://greenisthenewblack.com/guide-to-books-on-climate-change/ Fri, 07 May 2021 01:28:52 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=27976 From eco documentaries on Netflix to peaceful protests, the climate conversation has never been as public, pertinent, and powerful as it is right now. This also extends to what’s on our reading lists. The environment has become a key topic for novelists and non-fiction writers alike, urging readers from a variety of backgrounds and with…

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]]> 27976 Sustainability On Screen: A Guide to Planet-Loving Documentaries https://greenisthenewblack.com/guide-planet-loving-environmental-documentaries/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:18:18 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=27701 Since entering The Time of COVID, we’ve found ourselves plonked in front of the TV more often than usual – but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Thanks to the combination of passionate filmmakers and advances in technology, we have access to a huge number of important environmental documentaries, each one urging us…

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]]> 27701 Sustainable Underwear & Bras: A Guide to Planet-Friendly Intimates https://greenisthenewblack.com/sustainable-underwear-bra-a-guide-to-planet-friendly-intimates/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:46:11 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=27471 Ever since we entered the world of WFH, it seems that our bodies have new requirements, namely, comfort and durability. This starts with our undies. It doesn’t matter how cosy that loungewear set is if you’ve got a constant wedgie or you’re sweating through a synthetic bra. Fortunately, there are a ton of sustainable underwear…

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]]> 27471 Taking Greener Steps: A Guide To Conscious & Sustainable Shoes https://greenisthenewblack.com/guide-to-conscious-sustainable-shoes/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:11:20 +0000 http://box2533.temp.domains/~greenjn8/?p=27226 Considering we never leave home without ‘em, shoes are one of the most important items in our wardrobe. We require them to work hard, live long, and feel good – on our tootsies and for our planet, which is no easy feat (or should we say feet…). Luckily, as we shift towards a higher level…

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