Rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns have brought the effects of climate change closer to home more than ever — prodding many to take small steps towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle such as buying reusable straws and bags. (Photo: Raymond Limantra/TODAY) SINGAPORE: In a country where most people do not think twice about buying new clothes, Mr Leow Yee Shiang has not bought a single piece of clothing in the past two years. The 31-year-old civil servant practises what he calls a “minimalist lifestyle”. He rarely shops, and has only bought four items for himself this year – a water bottle, socks, lenses for his sunglasses and a motorcycle plate number. Advertisement What sparked the decision? Mr Leow said it happened early last year when he was packing his belongings for his return to Singapore from Australia, where he had been living with his wife for two years because of work. I got a bit fed-up as I was packing … There were many boxes. I got so angry at myself that I just started throwing away things. Among some of the items which he threw out included his wedding photo and its frame, as well as the love […]
Latest Articles
Baby Seals Spotted in Record Numbers on Norfolk Coast
Takeaways: A record number of baby seals have been spotted on a five-mile stretch off the coast in Norfolk.
3796 seal pups have been...
Can ‘Glocalization’ Lead to a More Sustainable and Equitable World?
Takeaways: Glocalization is a balance between global and local which brings opportunities to increase resilience and sustainability.
Ways to do this include using technological...
The G7 and Vietnam Reach $15.5 Billion Deal to Exit Coal and Enter Renewable...
The G7 and Vietnam Reach $15.5 Billion Deal to Exit Coal and Enter Renewable Energy Production. The...
The Importance of Inclusion
The Importance of Inclusion
Guest Post by: Taylor Ganis, host and founder of the Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast The climate movement has grown tremendously over the years,...
Minnesota Installs New Community Solar Garden in Makato
Takeaways: A 1.2-megawatt solar community garden will be built in Minnesota.
Community solar garden subscribers will own a share of the solar array equivalent...
All I Want For Christmas Is A New Voltex AL Heat Pump Water Heater
Takeaways: Heat pump water heaters are 2-4 times more efficient than fossil gas or electric resistance water heaters.
They emit minimal, if any, CO2.
...