Greener living in a tropical city. You will find HDB composting made simple and odour-free, balcony rewilding in the monsoon, rooftop solar incentives for Singapore homes and what zero waste labels mean for shoppers. In fashion we write about thrifting designer pieces, secondhand platforms and capsule wardrobes that cope with the heat, plus slow fashion designers and National Day outfits. We also report on Singapore’s role in carbon credit trading in Asia.
Singapore’s carbon credit exchange is drawing attention from cities across Asia-Pacific, and the reasons say as much about the city-state’s instinct for institution-building as they do about climate policy. How the exchange was built Climate Impact X (CIX) was established as a joint venture among Singapore Exchange, public investor Temasek, DBS, and Standard Chartered. That … Read more
Rooftop solar incentives are reshaping how Singapore residents think about electricity, and whether you live in a Toa Payoh flat or a River Valley condo, the rules matter more than most people realise. How Singapore approaches rooftop solar Singapore does not use a traditional feed-in tariff or net metering system. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) … Read more
Secondhand platforms in Singapore are no longer a niche interest, they are a genuine way to build a wardrobe that is stylish, considered, and kind to the planet, all without stepping into a single fast-fashion store. Why Singapore’s resale scene is worth your attention Research shows over 36% of Singaporeans have adopted sustainable fashion practices, … Read more
Capsule wardrobe thinking is finally catching up with what Singapore’s weather has always demanded: clothing that performs at 30°C on the street, survives a monsoon downpour at noon, and still looks composed inside a 19°C office an hour later. Why Singapore’s August makes the case for smarter dressing August in Singapore sits firmly inside the … Read more
Home humidity in Singapore sits at roughly 85% in late August, and inside people’s flats and condos, that number shapes every single design decision worth making this season. Why late August is the real test for your home August falls within Singapore’s Southwest Monsoon season, when rainfall increases and thunderstorms arrive frequently. Inside homes, this … Read more
Zero waste label certification in Singapore is quietly one of the most credible consumer tools in Asia, and most people walk past it every day without a second glance. What the green label actually means Many shoppers assume a leaf-shaped logo means a brand simply decided to call itself eco-friendly. In Singapore, that assumption is … Read more
A secondhand outfit for National Day costs less, wastes nothing, and, frankly, looks far more interesting than anything pulled off a fast-fashion rack the week before 9 August. Why the secondhand market is ready for National Day Singapore generates a significant volume of textile waste each year. In 2024 alone, the National Environment Agency reported … Read more
Singapore heat turns August into a genuine endurance sport, and the real test is not the temperature outside but the icy blast of air conditioning that greets you the moment you step indoors. Why August is the hardest month to dress for The urban heat island effect explains temperature differences of up to 7 degrees … Read more
HDB composting is one of the most practical habits a Singapore resident can build, and the reasons most people avoid it are far easier to solve than you might expect. Why food waste is a problem worth solving at home Singapore generates around 2 million kilograms of food waste every single day. That is a … Read more
Slow fashion in Singapore is having a genuinely exciting moment, and July’s warm, wet weather gives you the perfect reason to rethink every item in your wardrobe. Why July changes everything Singapore sees around 14 rainy days in July, with average daily highs of 30°C. That combination of heat and rain makes cheap, synthetic fabrics … Read more
