Saluting the Sun, Moon & Earth with every Om

Saluting the Sun, Moon & Earth with every Om By Kelly Wu Namaste. Before you begin warming up with your sun salutation, ever wonder how green is your yoga practice? For yoga can be green even on a personal level, you know, like wearing yoga gear that is eco-friendly, opting for eco yoga mats and [...]

The Not-So-Secret Allures of Chek Jawa

The Not-So-Secret Allures of Chek Jawa by Kelly Wu Before I rattle on about why Chek Jawa is special, it’s probably good to explain the whats and wherefores, just in case some of you have never heard of the place. Chek Jawa is an intertidal flat, located on the east side of Pulau Ubin. And, [...]

Looking to the Micro for Alternative Diesel

Looking to the Micro for Alternative Diesel By Kelly Wu The idea that we need to search for renewable biodiesel to replace petroleum-derived transport fuels is no longer something new. The motivation is as much for slowing down climate change as it is for reducing dependence on non-renewable sources of fuels. It’s been a long [...]

Letting Your Face Breathe Mineral Makeup

Letting Your Face & Earth Breathe with Mineral Makeup by Kelly Wu Years after it first became available, mineral makeup is now a commonplace item in the cosmetics market. And yes, I am a user! Advocates for mineral makeup rave about its “light, natural, long-lasting glow” and how it eliminates the use of synthetic dyes, [...]