[GIVEAWAY] With nearly 9 in 10 locals now considering to make the switch to more eco-friendly alternatives, many local brands are also rising up to the challenge with innovative solutions to complement your lifestyle. From wardrobe staples to tech gadgets, read our latest blogpost (link in bio) to discover '3 Brands that are changing the game for an eco-conscious lifestyle'. You can also be 1 of 5 lucky winners to win a $30 eCapitaVoucher and a Geneco Green Starter Kit (worth $40), simply by following these steps: 1. Follow @genecosg and like this post. 2. Answer this question in the comments: “Name 3 featured brands that are changing the game for an eco-conscious lifestyle.” 3. Tag 3 friends in your comment and include the hashtag #PowerTheChange. Contest ends on 30 June 2023. T&Cs apply. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth #SupportLocalSG #EcoLifestyle #SGContest #SGGiveaway

Every day, more than 2,000 tonnes of food is wasted in Singapore itself. To help curb this issue, you can adopt the habit of storing your leftovers rather than throwing them out. One great way that you can keep your food from getting wet or wilted while locking in moisture, flavour and freshness is by using beeswax wraps, an eco-friendly alternative to cling wrap that can help to keep your food fresher for longer. Starting off with a mission to reduce the use of plastic food wraps, @minimakers.sg has grown to become Singapore's largest manufacturer of beeswax wraps. Their wraps are handcrafted with 100% cotton, jojoba oil, tree resin, and beeswax, which have antibacterial properties and provide a protective and breathable layer for your food. When you are done with your beeswax wraps, you can also place them into your compost bin to give them a second lease of life. If you're unfamiliar with beeswax wraps, Minimakers provides details on how you can use them on their website: minimakers.sg, where you can also purchase their collection. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth

Despite the abundance of wood, we often overlook the fact that it’s a finite resource that takes years to grow and mature. That’s why Xcel Industrial Supplies Pte Ltd, a manufacturer of wooden pallets, is dedicated to reusing and repairing them to the greatest extent possible, while their sustainable brand @creuse.sg transforms reclaimed wood and off-cuts into sustainable, handmade treasures. The team uses damaged pallets which can no longer be salvaged, and carefully treats them to restore their quality. Reclaimed materials are then given to a community of young local crafters who upcycle them into beautiful homewares, while leftover sawdust and shavings are distributed for free to oil industries to clean up spills. Instead of discarding damaged pieces, you can also harness its full potential by upcycling them. When you embrace a circular economy where wood is recycled and repurposed, you can help reduce the need for new timber, which over time, lessens the demand for deforestation. If you’d like to learn more, you can sign up for an upcycling workshop to make your own stools and vases or check out upcycled furniture that you can preorder on their website at: creuse.sg. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth #WoodReclamation

Today, almost 90% of the toys in the market are made of plastic, raising concerns about the environmental impact and also children’s safety due to harmful toxins found in plastic. Instead of opting for a plastic toy the next time you’re shopping, give your child a unique experience with a delightful collection of rattan crafts by @kathys.cove. The company was created by two childhood friends who are passionate about crafting sustainable and eco-friendly rattan furniture, homeware, and toys that will be cherished for generations. By using natural and sustainable rattan that grows rapidly and naturally in tropical rainforests in Africa and Asia, Kathy's Cove aims to create safer, fun products with minimal waste generated and non-recyclable materials used. If you’re looking for new adventures for your child, head over to their website: kathyscove.com. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth

Though single-use plastic items are convenient, they are a huge contributor to waste pollution as only 4% are currently recycled in Singapore. If you wear contact lenses daily, check out @twooak, a local contact lens brand that also aims to curb plastic waste. Specialising in vitamin contact lenses, their lenses are infused in hyaluronic acid and vitamins E, B6 and B12 so that you can enjoy better hydration and comfort when you put your lenses on. You can also collect and send your used contact lens blisters to Two Of A Kind’s Project 2x2 for recycling. Project 2x2 recycles these polypropylene blisters from all brands, not just the contacts that they carry. This helps contribute to a more circular, less wasteful, and less pollutive plastics system. If you’re looking for new ways to reduce your daily waste, you can sign up via https://www.twooak.com/2x2/. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth

Before synthetic pigments were used in painting, artists relied on foraged pigments gathered from their environment to create their art. Having to identify the different plants to create the perfect pigments, these artists also had to develop an understanding of the plants around them. With hopes to share their love for both plants and painting, founders Shirin and Liz co-founded @wildd.sg in 2019. The duo started out by creating gorgeous natural pigments and selling them online to encourage others to create their paintings without harming the natural environment as the chemicals that are present in synthetic paint fumes can contribute to air pollution. Today, Wild Dot offers a wider range of colourful experiences. You can join them on a forest walk to discover natural pigments and take a peek at the working process of botanical ink-makers, or make your own watercolours with natural pigments found around Singapore. Their workshops will allow you to immerse yourself in the art of transforming plants and upcycled waste into stunning works of art while meeting other nature and painting enthusiasts. To find out more about Wild Dot's programmes and start your own artistic adventure, you can visit www.wildd.sg. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth #SGArt

For all the unwavering support that our Dads have given us, it's good to remind them that we appreciate them by taking them out for a nourishing and hearty meal every now and then. If you’re looking for a restaurant to treat your dad to a thoughtful dining experience, @kausmosg is just the perfect place. Located at Shaw Centre, Kausmo offers good food with a good cause at their 16-seater open kitchen space which acts as a stage for them to transform aesthetically imperfect ingredients, such as over-ripened, and oddly-shaped foods into delicious dishes. Instead of serving a fixed offering, Kausmo offers a 6-course Carte Blanche menu based on the availability of such produce. Their dishes, thoughtfully crafted with seafood from small farming communities, forgotten native greens, and secondary cuts of meat are bound to satisfy your taste buds and warm your heart. Simply reserve a table via www.kausmo.com, and you and your Dad are off to spend quality time over a conscientious meal. From our Geneco family to yours, here’s wishing all the Dads out there a Happy Father’s Day. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth #SGFoodies #SGEats #FathersDay

Every day, Singaporeans generate roughly 3.8 kilograms of waste through our regular routines, making us one of the top contributors to landfills in the region. With so much material being disposed, it’s time that we explore more innovative ways to manage our waste. Enter @brambe.sg, the first start-up in Singapore to collect and integrate local waste materials such as used plastics, aluminum and coffee grounds with jesmonite to create handcrafted homeware from coasters to even large-scale furniture. To minimise waste produced, any surplus jesmonite-waste that they have moulded are used to create the terrazzo flakes that you can often spot in their designs, or cast into a separate mould for future use. By using eco-friendly Jesmonite rather than concrete, Brambe ensures that no harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted during their production process. Plus, jesmonite guarantees durability that will stand the test of time. If you're looking for a customised momento or your next eco-friendly ware, you can browse their unique designs here: www.brambe.com Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth #TowardsZeroWaste #JesmoniteDesign #SGGifts

For decades, Singapore has maintained its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in the world. While most of us dispose our trash properly, we can still find litter lying around, and we are also impacted by the waste that gets washed up onto our shores. With the @stridyapp, picking up litter can turn into a fun activity and we can ensure that our streets and beaches are clean and safe for both ourselves and our wildlife. Using the Stridy app, you can log every piece of litter you've collected wherever and whenever - even while you're on your daily commute to work. You may also create or join a group clean-up with others in your community, be it in your neighbourhood, in a park, or at a beach. Every litter cleared is tracked on the Community Impact Dashboard where you can visualise your contribution on a national or even global level. Let's make a concerted effort to keep our public spaces litter-free. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store, or head over to www.stridy.com to find out more. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #TowardsZeroWaste #CommunityCleanUp #SustainableSG #ZeroWasteNation #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration

With our current recycling rate, Semakau landfill is predicted to run out of space by 2035. This June holiday, you and your family can do your part to help reduce waste by learning how to recycle right.  Introducing Bloobin – Singapore’s first-ever “talking” recycling bin, created to teach everyone about what can and cannot be recycled in blue bins across the island, through a variety of activities.  You can download and use the #RecycleRight with Bloobin activity book by @cleanandgreensg to guide your young ones through a series of fun activities ranging from colouring, word search and even to charades. And finally, put their knowledge to practice by separating your waste at home after your meals.  Through these activities, the little ones can begin to understand the importance of reducing their personal waste – and the proper way to do so. If you’d like to start, you can download the activity guide via https://bit.ly/BloobinGuide. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #RecycleAndPlay #TowardsZeroWaste #PlasticPollution #SustainableSG #ZeroWasteNation

With June holidays in full swing, you might be eager to don your swimwear for a fun afternoon by the beach. But before diving in, it’s important to consider the environmental impact of mass-produced swimsuits — typically made of polyester fabrics, they release up to 6,000 micro fibres and plastics into the water during washing, causing more pollution to our seas. To mitigate our impact, we can consider sustainable swimwear brands like @wearesandbar this World Ocean Day. Founded by deep-sea diver Mel, her swimwear line is uniquely made of plastic bottles collected from beach and ocean clean-ups. Once gathered, recycled bottles are refined and processed into vibrant textiles that are safe for the ocean and provide SPF protection for our skin. So far, Sandbar has removed a whopping 10,994kg of plastic from the sea. With each purchase, you’ll not only receive a stylish swimsuit but also contribute to funding another kilogram of waste removal along our coastlines.  If you’re looking to make your beach day more purposeful, check out Sandbar’s sustainable collection at www.wearesandbar.com. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth #OceanPollution #BeachCleanUp #MarineConservation #Swimwear

On average, every one of us consumes about a credit card sized worth of microplastics every week, due to plastic pollution on our shores. To minimise ocean plastic pollution, @allclear__ is dedicated to accelerating action by collaborating on projects that address major threats towards our oceans. Formed by offshore marine and environmental experts, All Clear has been keeping the waters around Singapore clean for over 20 years and now has set their sights on bigger seas. Mobilising specially-designed vessels to “fish” for plastics, they even run community-led initiatives to encourage volunteers to join regular clean-up excursions around and within the island. In light of World Environment Day today, you can also join All Clear on their mission to reduce our oceans of plastic. You can start by making a one-off contribution to pull out 1 kilogram of ocean waste for only $10 or join a clean-up event. Head over to their website for more information via www.allclearfuture.com. Let’s continue to #PowerTheChange and conserve our natural wonders for our future generations. #Geneco #GenecoSG #EcoFriendly #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #LoveTheEarth