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“The Zubin Foundation found that 16% of girls in Hong Kong have missed school or work because they could not afford sanitary products.  It makes such a big difference to the lives of marginalized ethnic minority girls to be able to receive free sanitary products.   We are so pleased to be working with LUÜNA to […]

At 8Shades, we believe that sustainability and wellness are a match made in heaven. That’s why we are hyped up about cold showers, which are not only remarkably eco-friendly, but a gateway to some serious wellness benefits.  Cold showers aren’t just a new age woo-woo brought to you by homeopathic hippies. There’s widespread consensus among […]

Summer is edging in, which means it’s time to up our sunscreen game so we don’t have to deal with sunburn, awkward tans, skin aging, and the worst of all – the risk of getting skin cancer.  Special occasions such as going to the beach or setting sail on a junk usually call for a […]

With advancing climate change, many of us are rethinking how we should be treating the planet, and this includes the food we eat. As a result, more people are turning to local farms, not only for fresher produce but also as a way to support local communities. Whether you want to pick up groceries for […]

Most women menstruate for an average of forty years, approximately 2,400 days over the course of a lifetime!  In honor of menstrual hygiene day this May 28th, we are shining a light on the social and cultural beliefs surrounding menstruation, alongside some of the issues around mainstream period products. Even though menstruation is a natural […]

This film has a Tomatometer score of 75% (8 reviews) and an audience score of 88% (250+ ratings). The Tomatometer and audience scores are high, but there aren’t a lot of reviews yet. The score could fluctuate quite a bit as more reviews are added. Seaspiracy throws a lot of facts and statistics at the […]

The smell of coffee is often the best alarm clock. Many of us start our mornings with a cup of coffee. Essentially, life begins after coffee. Do you know that our coffee habits present us with the perfect opportunity to engage in responsible consumption even before we start our day? Consider the following tips to […]

It never ceases to amaze me how powerful a well-told story can be. We are living in such a unique era – seeing the transition from print to digital and witnessing the power and influence of social media alongside the emergence of new forms of technology that have come to shape our mind and culture.  […]

Labelled as “the optimal diet for people and planet”, the Planetary diet was commissioned in 2019 to tackle three global briefs: to feed a future population of 10 billion people in 2050, to champion a diet that is environmentally sustainable, and to reduce the number of deaths caused by poor diet around the world. This […]

With kombucha and apple cider vinegar gaining popularity over the past few years in the health sphere, the spotlight has been shone on fermentation. However, fermented foods have been part of our diets for centuries, and were initially produced as a way to preserve foods, improve flavour and eliminate food toxins. Today, more people are […]

Have you ever looked at the plastic cutlery that came uninvited with your takeaway and felt a sense of guilt? Concerned that one day these plastics may make their way into the ocean and assault an innocent sea turtle after leaving your hands?  Have you ever placed your finger on a light switch as you […]

“Locally sourced”, “organic”, “sustainable”… we see these F&B buzzwords almost everywhere we go. Some of us find them appealing. Some of us are even willing to pay extra for these labels. But most of us don’t know what they really mean, or the depth of the impact buying these foods have. So we decided to […]

Originated in Japan, forest bathing is an outdoor activity where people embark on a slow, aimless, and therapeutic walk in the forest. As sleazy as it may sound, studies have shown forest bathing can be very beneficial to our health and mental wellbeing. British doctors are even considering prescribing it to their patients!  The Healing […]

Over the last few years, gua sha has exploded in popularity. Much of the current “clout” surrounding gua sha has been driven by Hollywood Celebrities – from Jessica Alba to Margot Robbie to Justin Bieber – who now swear by gua sha. As one commentator has observed, gua sha has become one of the few […]

If you are interested in cutting back but aren’t quite sure where to start, why not try “Meatless Monday”? Simply put, Meatless Monday involves skipping meat for just one day a week in favour of a plant-based day. Why Monday? Because it helps you start off the week on a strong note and your willpower […]

One of the greatest offenders of single-use plastic in this world is our old friend, or rather, foe; bottled water.  Bottled water was first sold using glass containers way back in the day, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that the use of plastic became prolific and thus entangled an entire generation into an addiction […]

The notion of sustainability, eco-living and the environment appears to be inextricably linked to the concept of wellness, and we couldn’t help but wonder; what exactly is wellness anyway? It would be easy to assume wellness as an idea was some fever dream conjured up in a Californian desert in the last decade, but it […]

People dabble with veganism for various reasons. Some for the health benefits, some for the love of animals, and some for the environment. While we support diversified diets and less meat consumption on the whole, if you are becoming a vegan solely because you’ve been told veganism is THE antidote to global warming and climate […]

Hands up if you’re vegan, suffer from a dairy allergy or are just trying to be a little bit healthier this month? Fret not, you can indulge over Easter too this year thanks to Cakery, 8Shades’ favorite guilt free bakery. Not only is their Easter egg vegan, it’s actually so gorgeous on the eyes, you […]

If you’re anything like us, you always make sure to carefully separate your trash and dispose of it in the correct recycling bin. You feel like you’ve done your part, but what really happens to it after it’s supposedly sent to be magically repurposed into something else?  There were rumours that waste destined for recycling […]