by Abriel | Apr 3, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
At the age of nine, Sofia Chen made history in 2017 by becoming the youngest Singaporean author to land a major publishing deal in the United States – with a Lego how-to activity book. And it all began because she simply wanted to help her six-year-old sister, who has...
by Abriel | Apr 3, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
When Eman Sulaeman begged his parents to let him play football, the couple worried their young son — born with no feet and just one full leg — would be mocked. But two decades later, the 30-year-old Indonesian goalkeeper is wowing crowds at home and abroad with his...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being, What Inspires You?
Growing up, Ms Anastasia Sabrina Zuraimi knew she was not like “normal” children. She has autism – a condition that affects social interaction and communication, and is characterised by repetitive behaviour. This lifelong condition ranges from mild...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production
Insectta, Singapore’s first insect farm started last year by Mr Darren Ho, 29, and Mr Ng Jia Quan, 30, turns tonnes of food waste into fertilisers. In a quiet corner of Margaret Drive, the area houses rows of trays bearing what looks like mealworms to be used as food...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production
Even though they operate in the consumer market, a number of shops and eateries worldwide are making it a point to draw attention to the need to reduce waste. Such businesses are part of a global movement known as the “zero waste” concept. While...
