greenwash 101: the eco hotel

A lot of manufacturers have already realised the importance of having a green credential. More and more customers have been asking how their products are manufactured – can they be more eco-friendly, what is their stand on environmental issues?
And whilst a lot have made the necessary changes. Others have resorted to greenwash.
I’ve seen a lot [...]

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the not so free paper

Most of the time, I carry a book and some technical materials (read: boring stuff i need to read!) with me. But, there are just days that I wanted a non-challenging read – maybe to pore over the latest news, and gossips (sshhh!!), and maybe the latest must haves.
So, yes, never mind that the articles are poorly written [...]

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eco setbacks

You’ve had the best intentions. You’re out to save the earth. And then…you forgot your shopping bag. Or you realise your coffee flask is still sitting in the sink and you’re running out the door.
It does take a while. It’s like forming a habit. Well, it IS forming a habit.
I remember I took to using reusable bags a [...]

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starting the day right

Ever since I moved to London, I have made a habit of getting breakfast on the go.
Aside from quickly realising the hole this is creating in my pocket, I did notice I am certainly not alone with this habit. The little tray table on the train is often littered with paper cups from various coffee shops. And so I assigned myself [...]

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