I came across some miniature books online and thought what if they came in my favourite books? And then I thought again, what if I made these into wearables… like earrings? I know I really should stop thinking so much sometimes. Anyway, the idea stuck to my head like a chocolate frog on a window, […]
Stop Being Rubbish At Recycling: Just 3 Things You Should Do
According to the NEA, the domestic recycling rate in Singapore decreased from 17 percent in 2019 to 13 percent in 2020, while the non-domestic recycling rate decreased from 73 percent in 2019 to 68 percent in 2020. Though recycling rates were down, the volume of waste generated also fell in Singapore. Singapore saw a reduction […]
Banning Styrofoam Takeaway Packaging Completely
Just a month ago, I was served some wonderful satay at East Coast on a styrofoam plate. I picked up a skewer and to my horror and disgust, I found that the hot grilled meat had melted a few holes in the styrofoam. I had to throw away the satay that caused the melted plate […]
The Great Plastic Bag Debate
The age-old plastic bag debate has resurfaced in Singapore again. On April 10 2021, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor said she is working on a charging model for disposable carrier bags at supermarkets to cut the consumption of disposables. We all know that this debate isn’t new. We have […]
Making the Switch to Sustainability
Don’t Panic! Everything Under the Singapore Sun is Just Going Through A Name Change! The pandemic has disrupted so much of our lives, including this blog. What started off as a blog about exploring Singapore and beyond, with my family is just not very feasible in the pandemic era where our lives have become hermit-like. […]
20 cents DIY Fix for Sunken Keys on Casio Digital Pianos Saving You Hundreds of Dollars
Right, so this is the real reason why my blog is called “Everything Under the Singapore Sun”. Anyway, here is my second hand Casio Privia with a dumb sunken key. In fact, it had over 8 sunken keys and the rubber hammer caps just keep breaking because it was quite old. This fix is so […]
