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The relationship between plastic and fast fashion is unfortunately still going strong
- Despite their various commitments and promises to making fashion a more circular and responsible industry, some fast fashion giants still make a majority of their clothes with environmentally harmful plastics. In fact, a new study reveals that nearly half of the clothes listed in the e-stores of some of the biggest UK-based fast fashion brands are made entirely from new petrochemicals.
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How will Singapore's coasts change amid rising sea levels?
In this first of three stories on the environment by Yahoo News Singapore in commemoration of Earth Day on 22 April, we take a look at the impact of the climate crisis on our shores.
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The relationship between plastic and fast fashion is unfortunately still going strong
Despite their various commitments and promises to making fashion a more circular and responsible industry, some fast fashion giants still make a majority of their clothes with environmentally harmful plastics. In fact, a new study reveals that nearly half of the clothes listed in the e-stores of some of the biggest UK-based fast fashion brands are made entirely from new petrochemicals.
- Yahoo Lifestyle SEA
New David Attenborough documentary A Perfect Planet available on Channel 5 and meWatch
Mediacorp has exclusive free-to-air rights for the BBC's latest epic nature series, A Perfect Planet.
- Yahoo Lifestyle SEA
Burberry announces its pledge to become Climate Positive by 2040
On its journey to becoming Climate Positive, Burberry will also continue to advocate for changemakers and support programmes transforming the fashion industry, in partnership with NGOs, peers and policymakers.
- Bloomberg
The oil that cooked your fries is now refuelling your aircraft
Neste Oyj, the world’s biggest maker of renewable diesel says it’s creating a new market for low-carbon jet fuel as passengers slowly return to the skies.
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From Singapore to Rio green buildings keep tropical tenants cool
Offices and apartment blocks designed to be green are springing up all over the world as architects reverse almost a century of trying to insulate workers from nature and instead try to adapt structures to their natural surroundings.
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Insects eat airport food waste in Singapore to make fish feed
Blue Aqua International will partner dnata, an air and travel services provider, to convert organic waste from its catering and ground handling operations at Singapore’s Changi Airport into insect protein for aquacultural use.
- Yahoo Lifestyle SEA
Why you need to know about food security and why is it important?
Food Security is defined as “the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food” - something that in most Southeast Asian countries can still be a difficult outcome to secure. In Singapore, however, we don’t generally think that this is a problem.
- Yahoo Lifestyle SEA
The insect start-ups of Southeast Asia paving the way to a sustainable diet of the future
There are hundreds of start-ups around the world working to integrate insects into our diet for a sustainable future. Here are the companies in Southeast Asia doing just that.
- Yahoo News Singapore
Do individual sustainable choices matter in saving the Earth?
If you think that you're making a significant environmental impact just by choosing the 'greener' option in your local supermarket, think again. Celebrating Earth Day goes beyond just making 'sustainable' choices.
- Yahoo Lifestyle SEA
Zerrin founder wants to help you make better choices for your wardrobe
One of the issues that often crop up when discussing sustainability in the fashion industry is the fact that there are already too many clothes in the world.
