Pat on the Back

Your voices were heard! Thanks to the sustained and very public uproar over 2015’s crippling haze, five companies have joined forces to form the Singapore Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil. The five founding members – Unilever, Danone, Ayam Brand, IKEA an

Jean Genie

You may have heard of Prêt-à-porter and Rent-a-dress, but what about Lease-a-jean? This is the blossoming achievement of MUD Jeans, a Netherlands- based enterprise that set out to make the timeless fashion classic more sustainable and ethical. To begin with, MUD Jeans are made of ethically grown organic cotton, without any of the less green elements like synthetic thread or leather branding. You can buy them outright, or join the lease “club”, updating your style once every 12 months. Each new pair you choose could be re-made from recycled materials, or directly recycled, coming to you complete with a story of where it has been and what it has seen. mudjeans.eu

Boo!

Speakers at the recent Sustainable Brands event in Sydney have confirmed the latest research that shows the 1990s model of companies scaring consumers into better consumption habits simply doesn’t work. Marketers need to deliver a positive message and a rewarding outcome, even if it’s simply the feel-good factor of knowing you’re doing the right thing. In the sweetest example, America’s Terracycle found people’s willingness to place a stray bottle in a bin increased from one to 25 percent if the bin said “Thanks!” Prepare to be wooed – you’ll be doing the future a favour.

Trained by renowned dog whisperer Cesar Millan, Felix is a ball of energy and excitement. With an adventurous spirit and eagerness to try new things, he is the perfect companion for explorers. has a Despite her petite size, Faith will need big heart full of love. She you, but some time to warm up to of endless once she has, be warned face-licking. Being the only male in his litter, Jack has learnt the art of being patient. His nature is affectionate, calm and curious – unlike that of many puppies of his age. Animal Lovers League ( ALL) is a registered charity and is home to more than 700 dogs and cats. Under their care are animals that have been abandoned, traumatised, abused and rescued. ALL is a strictly no-kill organisation, and aims to encourage the public to adopt animals instead of buying them, and to find loving and committed homes for their animals.

There are many ways to help the dogs and cats at ALL, including donating $60 a month to ensure at least one animal is well fed. Contributing to the food package also enables ALL to buy special food for its sick animals and the necessary everyday food such as kibble and canned products.

For more information about their cause and how you can help, visit the website at animalloversleague.com.