A good pair of gumboots and a comfortable, waterproof raincoat are definitely must-haves for the rainy season. Who wants to get their OOTDs wet for a quick trip to the grocery store or when running errands, right? However, if you are a conscious consumer, it’s not easy to find these rainy day-essentials that will fashionably...
Author: Polly Cunanan (Polly Cunanan)
What Are the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen List of Foods?
It’s the new year, a time when many resolve to start the year by eating right. People promise that they’ll eat healthier on their way to becoming a better version of themselves as the year unfolds. And when we think about eating healthier foods, vegetables and fruits quickly come to mind. They are rich in...
10 Simple Ways to Create a Sustainable Home Office If You’re Working From Home
COVID-19 unarguably brought about dramatic changes to the world — especially in the way we work. For instance, experts are now seeing remotely working or working from home as the new normal. Although there are still challenges to this new arrangement, many are also embracing this as an opportunity to promote a sustainable lifestyle. If...
10 Must-Visit Eco Travel Destinations in the Philippines for Conscious Tourists
2021 is bringing some much needed hope with news of a COVID-19 vaccine that will enable many to get back to their usual routine. After months of being grounded in our homes due to the pandemic, it’s not surprising that many of us have a travel itch that we’re looking to scratch and some of...
10 Environmental and Climate Victories in 2020
We all know how challenging 2020 was for everyone all over the world – with the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed almost 1.7 million lives and impacted livelihoods, pushing more than 265 million to the brink of starvation. This is aggravated by the disastrous effects of climate change that has forced many vulnerable people in...
The Ultimate Guide to Ethical and Eco-Friendly Diaries, Planners and Organizers [2021 edition]
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. It’s that time of the year again when it’s time to choose the best diary, planner or organizer that will be our 12-month long companion for the coming year. For many people, this is almost a sacred ritual as if...
Net-Zero Emissions: The Countries and Corporations Working Towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050
We have a problem. Earth is getting warmer. 2019 was the second hottest year on record at 1.15 degrees Celsius above the planet’s pre-industrial average. While the temperature change might seem small to most people, it takes one small increase in global temperature to have a great impact on living beings and ecosystems on earth. Look at...
10 Podcasts Hosted by BIPOC Women to Tune Into
BIPOC is an acronym used to refer to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. Although the term is gaining popularity, it was actually coined way back in 2013. Cynthia Frisby, strategic communication professor at the Missouri School of Journalism explains how the term evolved: “The Black and Indigenous was added (to POC — people of colour)...
What a Joe Biden Presidency Means for the Fight Against Climate Change
The United States of America, arguably the world’s most powerful country, has a new president-elect. And as expected, it was a most historic election, both in terms of voter participation and in the fact that Donald Trump has refused to concede on (unfounded) claims of voter fraud in state election results that has given Joe Biden...
10 Brands for Eco-Friendly Camping Gear and Essentials
For some of us who have been suffering from COVID-19 lockdowns and finally have the chance to explore the great outdoors once again, camping is a nice respite. To be able to feel the gentle sunlight and fresh breeze upon our faces and just be free! As of this writing, camping is allowed in certain...
10 Best Political Podcasts to Keep You Informed (And Become Smarter) About US Politics and the Upcoming Elections
As of 16 October, 22 million voters have already cast their ballots in the U.S presidential election, representing roughly 16 percent of the 2016 votes. Analysts are predicting that the voter turnout this year may be highest in all of the presidential elections since 1908. Of course, this election is considered the most important, ever....
Life Lessons from the Notorious RBG, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A feminist hero and champion of gender equality has recently passed and we would like to take this moment to honour and pay tribute to this beloved cultural icon – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, lovingly known as the Notorious RBG. For those who don’t know her, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was without a doubt the most prominent...