Tag: Green Living
My 2019 Summer Beauty Essentials
This year I’ve been more conscientious about the beauty brands I support. Are they eco-friendly or at least taking greener steps? Are they travel-friendly since I am always on the go? Can they withstand the Philippines’ humid weather? Here’s a roundup of the products that made my summer checklist. Let’s take a closer look at […]
Where to Dump Your Junk After KonMari
I wrote this article (originally titled, “Spring Cleaning”) back in 2013. When Netflix released Tidying Up With Marie Kondo in time for New Year 2019, I decided to rehash this post. Japanese organizing consultant and author Marie Kondo first released The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing back in […]
Turtle Tales from Anvaya
“Would you like to join us at Anvaya Cove?” AO’s aunt Lisa asked me in February. “We’re releasing baby pawikans into the sea.” Distracted by a to-do list at that time, I turned down her invite. When I later read newspaper articles of that majestic event, the eco geek in me wished I were part […]
7 Creative Ways to Recycle Magazines
If, like me, you’ve collected mountains of magazines throughout your life, then you know what it’s like to have them overpopulating your bedroom. I understand the significance of keeping collector’s items or magazine issues with sentimental value, but there are those that need to be discarded to give you breathing space. Instead of sending them […]
Earth Day Jam ’12: Snapshots
I’ve been attending the Earth Day Jam in the Philippines for the past five years, and the event is usually comprised of three main parts: 1.) a list of local acts—mostly rock bands—perform a free concert for the masses in hopes of bringing awareness about going green, 2.) a number of environmentalists go onstage to […]
Earth Day Jam 2011: Who’s a Planeteer?
Let’s cut to the chase. Although the Earth Day Jam is a yearly free summer concert for the masses of Manila, it’s not all about braving the mosh pit to watch local bands for free. It’s about getting a message across—a message that’s been long used in bumper stickers and hippie posters before the dawn […]