by Abriel | May 6, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being
The ageing of the population, the shrinking of family sizes and the trend of people getting chronic diseases at a younger age mean that a growing number of young people are saddled with the heavy responsibility of taking care of their parents while they are still...
by Abriel | May 6, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production
When you shop at Unpackt, Singapore’s first zero-waste grocery stores, make sure you take your own containers. Tucked away in Jalan Kuras, off Upper Thomson Road, the 1,200 square feet shop, which opened yesterday (5 May), looks nothing like a conventional...
by Abriel | May 5, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production, What Inspires You?
During the hectic lunch hour, social sector facilitator Shihui Khee’s instructions on how her food should be served can ruffle a few feathers. It’s not that Ms Khee is a picky eater. Rather, she refuses to use disposables like plastic and styrofoam containers or paper...
by Abriel | May 2, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Sincere Hope, an organisation run by 13 “mummy volunteers”, started an initiative to distribute food to the residents of a HDB estate in Jalan Bukit Merah that comprises mostly of one- and two-room rental flats. The group supports residents in the neighbourhood who...
by Abriel | Apr 30, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production, What Inspires You?
Meet the man who’s doing everything right. Uncover an inspiring tale about an Indonesian doctor, Dr Yusuf Nugraha who combines his commitment to saving the environment with providing free healthcare. Watch the video below: Source: Zoomin.TV, 30 April...
