Guide to shopping, young designers and special offers in Singapore
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Charlene Fang scouts the island for everyday eco-friendly products
Sit pretty on the Baco Stool ($499, LifeShop, #07-02, 12A Jalan Ampas, 6732 2366) made out of pineapple fiber paper that moulds to your body.
Make a statement when you tote about your shopping in an organic cotton Local Celebrity bag ($75, Wooonderland, #02- 10 Wheelock Pl, 6738 0002).
Do your downward dogs on a natural rubber EcoYoga Mat ($85 each, Curiocity, #A1-02, 38 Bencoolen St, 6334 6022).
Rest your tired head on a Rat in Red Boots Pillowcase ($125, www.makisquarepatch.com) made out of a pre-loved men’s denim shirt.
The Maud N Lil organic cotton bunny ($25, Curiocity, #A1-02, 38 Bencoolen St; 6334 6022) ensures your child can chew on a pesticidefree friend.
If you have to be lazy, get Sanyo’s Hapish Toothbrush ($19.90, www.sanyo.com). It whirls at 10,000 revolutions a minute.
Ikea’s PS ELLAN chair ($89, www.ikea.com.sg) made out of polypropylene and wood fibres from sawmill waste proves that you can have style and substance.
Ditch the detergent and opt for the Hellenique Green Laundry Spin Ball ($88, Curiocity, #A1-02, 38 Bencoolen St; 6334 6022) to get your clothes clean. It’s good for 1,000 washes.
