by Abriel | Jul 17, 2019 | 2019, Sustainable Cities & Communities
The daily activity time in jail for John (not his real name) is precious because that is when the 34-year-old is usually allowed to enjoy leisure activities, such as watching television or exercising. But for the past three weeks, John, who cannot be identified, has...
by Abriel | Jul 15, 2019 | 2019, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
As a striker for his football team, 17-year-old Imran Naseer is used to outrunning defenders. Yesterday, however, he had to endure moving around at a slower pace. He and some 120 other teenagers from the Woodlands Youth League were tasked with going grocery shopping...
by Abriel | Jul 7, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production
Crocheting and knitting are often thought to be associated with clothing and accessories, but local artisan and entrepreneur Eileen Wan is taking this delicate craftwork into household products. The founder of local lifestyle brand byiroiro, which sells washcloths,...
by Abriel | Jul 4, 2019 | 2019, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
When Ms Chen Ziyue was in school, she sought comfort in the world of art whenever she was having a hard time. Given her profound deafness, she struggled to communicate with her peers, because of her poor speech clarity and lack of exposure to sign language back then....
by Abriel | Jul 4, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production
Forgotten reusable bags collecting dust around the home can now be put to good use. As of yesterday (3 July), the public can drop unused reusable bags into a donation bin at eight supermarket outlets. Local environmental group Zero Waste SG (ZWSG), which is behind the...
