Cherin Tan, founder of award-winning interior design firm LAANK, talks about LAAT, her unique upcycling furniture label co-created with PHUNK co-founder Alvin Tan.

We embarked on an inspiring journey in March with #HerWorldHerStory – a collection of 60 real-life stories to celebrate Her World’s 60th anniversary this year.

Soneva founder says hospitality operators need to think of the environmental and social impact of their work beyond Covid-19.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Visionary architects are redefining urbanism by merging infrastructure with public spaces.

Multi-hyphenate Mae Tan shares her journey from fashion consumer to being more environmentally thoughtful, and how she hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Multi-hyphenate Mae Tan shares her journey from fashion consumer to being more environmentally thoughtful, and how she hopes to inspire others to do the same.

It takes discipline, research and planning to translate zero waste and being eco-friendly into your daily beauty practices. Three women tell us how they do it.

Conscious.

WITH SUSTAINABILITY NOW PART OF THE MAINSTREAM CONVERSATION, MAKEUP AND SKINCARE BRANDS HAVE INCREASINGLY BEEN SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR OPERATIONAL PROCESSES THAT WERE ONCE HIDDEN AT “THE BACK END”.

FROM ITS IMMENSE CARBON FOOTPRINT TO WASTE PRODUCTION, IT’S UNDENIABLE THAT FASHION HAS A SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEM.

WILLIAM LEONARD

This Earth Day, we’re having a conversation about conservation with four women who are doing their bit to save our planet – one eco-friendly gesture at a time.

But we won’t let it burn. This is how to do your part in the climate crisis.

Small efforts go a long way — here are 30 things you can do at home to help save the environment.

Three female farmers find joy living outside the concrete junggle and embracing the laid-back approach of slow living.

Feast like a king with a minimal-waste party and a hawker-themed do – for under $100 per person. Two chefs tell us how to prepare this festive blowout.

Thailand’s fertile jungles, wildlife and rich culture make the ideal landscape for a sustainable vacation.

An Italian fibre company leads attempts to repurpose derelict fishing nets.

When famously eco-minded fashion designer Stella McCartney takes on a new role as sustainability adviser to the head of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate (that’s LVMH), and some of the biggest labels – from Chanel to Coach – renounce the use of contentious animal-derived materials, it will be impossible to ignore the signs: High fashion entering a new era.

The rise of local design competitions brings opportunity for young designers to showcase their talent. Here are some of the brand initiatives to get the creative juices going.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Before being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

We’re used to recycling kitchen waste – great job on properly disposing of that milk carton – but when it comes to beauty product packaging, things aren’t as straightforward.

Restaurants are doing their part with farm-to-table offerings, biodegradable packaging and certified produce.

The journey to a zero-waste Eden starts – even for these dedicated eco-warriors – with a single simple step.

We don’t all travel like billionaires to Davos, nor would we want to.

The sustainable life isn’t as inconvenient as you think. It’s quite easy to go from idea to attempt, and from habit to ritual.

EVERLANE HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO USE NO VIRGIN PLASTIC IN ITS ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN BY 2021.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

THEY’RE COOL, CREATIVE, FASHIONABLE – AND ARE MAKING A STATEMENT ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THEIR OWN WAY. KENG YANG SHUEN MEETS FIVE WOMEN IN SINGAPORE WHO ARE REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ECO-CHIC.

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

Four enterprising women take us into their spaces to talk about fashion, style and the pieces that defi ne them BY AARON KOK

This indoor play space boasts six amazing landscapes. Here’s why your kids will love this one-of-a-kind fun experience. By FELICIA WONG

They get your online spoils to you, stat. They fix your acne woes and your clogged bathroom pipes. They sell your unwanted goods. And give stray animals a home. Clara How, Hoe I Yune and Davelle Lee meet the men who solve our problems and make our lives easier. So how could we not love them?

Writer Vicki Williams.

Opt for biodegradable alternatives to everyday products in order to minimise waste build-up on our planet.

According to the National Environmental Agency, a whopping 0.786 million tonnes of food went to waste in 2015.

TRY A MENSTRUAL CUP. IT’S REUSABLE, AND MORE FUSS-FREE THAN YOU’D THINK THIS AND OTHER WAYS YOU CAN DO YOUR PART TO CUT YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT THIS EARTH DAY AND BEYOND

Singaporeans are conscious about recycling paper and plastic products. However, when it comes to electrical and electronic items, most of us are pretty clueless. According to a 2015 Straits Times article,“Singapore is churning out 60 million kilograms of electronic waste (E-waste) every year – more than the combined weight of 220 Airbus A-380 aircrafts.”

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples expands its ‘grown on-site menu’ with new crops such as tomatoes, edible flowers and baby zucchini using a revitalised version of its CropBox. Aptly named ‘The Grow House’, it’s a sustainable, self-contained, hydroponic vertical system designed for precision farming.

Bali’s stunning nature is one of the reasons for its popularity with tourists, but it’s been increasingly threatened by landfill sites in recent years

Every year, The Singapore Women’s Weekly shines the spotlight on 18 outstanding, high-achieving working women in the Great Women Of Our Time awards. These inspiring pioneers and game-changers are making an impact in different arenas in Singapore. In this issue, we introduce the nominees in the Arts & Media, Design & Style, and Health, Sports & Wellness categories.

The most important fixture we have at home is probably the WC, but how much do you know about choosing the right one? We lay down the facts.

Saving the environment isn’t just about salvaging cans. These eco-preneurs are doing their bit for our planet in unexpected ways – from making funky hats to recycling hotel wedding dinners.

THE PAST 12 MONTHS HAVE SEEN IMMENSE DEVELOPMENTS IN CURING THE PLASTIC PLAGUE. COULD THIS MEAN THE FUTURE OF OUR OCEANS MAY NOT BE AS DEPRESSING AS MANY HAVE THOUGHT?