For many of us, overconsumption is a way of life. This desire to consume is ruining our planet. We need to do more with less, but how?
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Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Have you ever considered where did the products you own really come from? Who and how many of them actually worked to make and deliver the
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Business, Sustainability
Sustainable Innovation Whether you are an innovator or an investor, young entrepreneurship plays an important role for everyone. The past decades have seen an increase in industrial and technological advancement. As such, the need for sustainable innovation has also escalated. Although barriers such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic have halted such growth, there is a
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Business, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
The industrial revolution started in the 18th century and has since paved the way for modern technology, and therefore, resulted in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, the digital transformation has been made evident in developed countries, while technology in developing countries can still be inaccessible or lagging behind. However, with developed countries’ help, we can bridge
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Business, Government, Innovation, Society, Sustainability, Technology
The world is full of shocking extremes. We can even witness it in our own cities. Those that live in million dollar mansions are not a block away from a homeless shelter. Some consumers can buy the most expensive brand of all-natural yoghurt on the shelf, while others can’t even afford it. We spend $63
Thankyou: A sustainable brand spotlight Read Post »
Business, Environment, Health, Society, Sustainability
SDG6 and water insecurity Access to clean drinking water may seem like the most basic of human rights and yet billions of people do not have that. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 1 in 3 people do not have access to safe drinking water. One of the Sustainable Development Goals drafted by the
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Business, Innovation, Science, Technology
In this modern era, one would have thought that gender inequality is probably an outdated or resolved matter. However, transcending generations, gender inequality still represents a major contemporary issue. First and foremost, in order to understand what gender inequality is about, it is important to grasp the meaning of gender equality. The gender equality concept
135.6 more years of gender inequality – A wake-up call? Read Post »
Business, Coronavirus, Government, Lifestyle, Society, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology
The subconscious mind Our subconscious mind controls about 95% of our life. Regulating our body temperature, controlling our heartbeats, breathing, reflexive actions, and even our habits. Habits are mental shortcuts that we use to respond “appropriately” to a situation. A habit can be as simple as waking up and going to the gym after the
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What is carbon tax? A carbon tax is a fee paid on the carbon content of goods and services. Typically applied to the energy and transport sectors, carbon taxes are used to encourage the reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, national carbon taxes are established in 25 countries, including Japan, Ukraine, Canada,
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Business, Energy, Government, Sustainability
A lot has been said about sea-spiracy or is it seas-piracy? This article addresses some key concepts which may help us differentiate between the hype and reality. After viewing the program on Netflix with a fellow colleague, discussing the program, and reading several reviews, it is clear we have a divided reception to this documentary.
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