Design For The People, With A Purpose. The Story of Justin Chen Who Transformed Co-working Spaces in Asia
Instead of living comfortably in a city, Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces, spent his early years helping his parents at a factory in Mali, Africa and experiencing life from the perspective of a minority. He eventually followed them to different parts of the world, immersing in diverse cultures and appreciating the wonders of design. […]
Jolene Lum, 24-Year-Old Founder Of Urban Tiller, Turned A Passion For Sustainable Agriculture Into A Fast-Growing Startup
Early 2020. Food panic during the pandemic. It was during the eye of the storm, where staples were swept off supermarket shelves, when Jolene Lum, CEO of Urban Tiller, was thinking about how to resolve the national food shortage in a sustainable way. While Singapore’s “30 by 30” vision – producing 30% of our food […]
Ariel Hay, Founder Of BYKURAHOME, Shares Her Experience Starting An E-Commerce Business As A Stay-Home Mom
When I think of packing takeaways for my parents or lunch boxes for my kids, I usually use the disposable plastic containers provided by stalls or Tupperware-like containers that we have. The main concern is to make sure that all food items fit into the container and that nothing spills out. But perhaps there is […]
ESG Food Delivery Booster Package: Subsidies For F&B Stalls To Use Food Delivery Platforms And Logistics Partners
COVID-19 has very likely accelerated consumer demand for food delivery. Today, majority of food and beverage (F&B) establishments have either been onboarded to food delivery platforms and/or are using third-party delivery services. While this provides a new revenue source, this has also led to restaurants and hawkers having to manage new cost areas – commission […]
Financial Benefits For SMEs To Take A Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan
On 24 November 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan Grant Scheme (GSLS). As a first-of-its-kind globally, the GSLS is part of MAS’ Green Finance Action Plan to position Singapore as a leading centre for green finance regionally and globally. This scheme came into effect from 1 January 2021. This […]
5 Eco-Friendly Packaging Suppliers That F&B Owners Can Purchase From To Build A More Sustainable Business
According to NEA, packaging waste makes up about 1/3 of domestic waste disposed of in Singapore, amounting to more than 0.5 million tonnes in 2018. With a heavy reliance on packaging, and the growing trend of food delivery services, drastically eradicating packaging waste will be a difficult task for many F&B business owners. To play your part […]
5 Ways Companies Can Go Green (And Be Part Of The Singapore Green Plan 2030)
Singapore has been an active player in the fight against climate change. In efforts to build a more sustainable home for future generations, the Singapore government has put together a 10-year plan – the Singapore Green Plan 2030. While going green can seem like an added cost area for businesses, we cannot put a price tag […]