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consumerism

Lifestyle 6 years ago

With banana leaf lamps, H&M backs firms promising social change

With lampshades made by Indian women and trays from East Africa, H&M said on Tuesday that it had become the latest retail giant to back businesses with a mission to do good, as pressure mounts to end throwaway consumerism.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

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Great Singapore Sale rebrands for more events, flavors and deals

The annual, island-wide shopping festival returns this year as the expanded GSS: Experience Singapore, which offers entertainment, fashion and culture with a focus on local talent.

Environment 6 years ago

Rethinking our ‘zero-waste’ consumerism

On the surface, buying products marketed as eco-friendly might indicate growing environmental awareness, which is good, but when it comes to saving the environment, the truth is far more complicated.

Opinion 6 years ago

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Corruption: I consume, therefore I am

Many corruption cases have shown that suspects have the problem of excessive consumerism. Many scholars argue that consumerism and corruption are intertwined, in that they mutually cause one another.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

China’s Gen Z teenagers spend more and worry less than you do

They are confident, carefree and spend over $7,000 a year on luxury goods -- even before they turn 21.

Opinion 7 years ago

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Can Indonesia lead in circular economy?

Scientists warn us that the global use of materials will more than double by 2050 and the annual resource use per capita will grow by 70 percent by mid-century.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Five 'Crazy Rich Asians' ways to splash your cash in Singapore

In step with Crazy Rich Asians' release, here are five ways to spend your cash in Singapore.

Opinion 7 years ago

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Sustainable development at crossroads

The world society must change its lifestyle from that of consumptive, selfish and hedonistic to modest, less consumptive and focusing more on caring and sharing.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Pope warns Japan over 'excessive' competitiveness

Pope Francis warned Japan on Monday over a culture of "excessive" competitiveness in schooling and the workplace as well as an obsession with consumerism.

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