5 Eco-friendly kitchen products you should invest in

Get started on sustainable living with easy lifestyle changes you can make in the kitchen

It’s often said that nature made a healthier comeback during the pandemic, but it only really showed how much work we still need to do to enjoy a healthier environment in the decades to come. While the idea of reducing our impact on the planet seems daunting, an ideal place to start eco-friendly practices in your own home is in your kitchen, which is regarded as a heavy-use area.

Living a friendlier life towards the environment can start with small things like reducing your waste and changing out a few single-use disposable products you use to more sustainable and eco-friendly ones. To get started, here are a few kitchen essentials that could double as sustainable options:

Reusable kitchen towels

Paper towels in the kitchen can be convenient, but they can easily build up into a big pile of trash. Reusable kitchen towels are just as effective in cleaning up spills and kitchen mishaps without creating nearly as much waste as disposable towels. Reusable paper towels can be made of bamboo and cotton, cellulose sponge, or microfiber, which often require fewer raw materials. 

Escape the Heat with All-Day Floral Freshness from Downy Fresh Bouquet

As the sun rises, our landscape comes alive, abuzz with restless energy of people embarking on their daily routines. With the sun shining up above, so begins a survival against the unmerciful heat.

The Inescapable Heat 

The morning commute becomes a test of resilience as we desperately search for shade. At noon, we yearn for air-conditioned relief. Armed with portable fans, we rush through afternoon errands. And come evening, we embrace the balmy night breeze despite the lingering humidity.

Alas, from conquering work to juggling family commitments, there's really no escaping the sweltering heat that follows us everywhere we go, leaving us feeling irritated and exhausted. But what makes it all the more unbearable is the less-than-pleasant odor it always leaves behind. (Sigh.)

TGR GT Cup PH 2023 concludes local rounds, top Sporting Class qualifiers head to Nationals

National Finals to be held live at the TGR Festival at Quirino Grandstand

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has completed the local rounds of the 2023 season of its TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup) with the broadcast of the third and final local round last August 4.

The successful qualifiers for the National Finals will then face each other in a live e-racing battle to happen at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on August 24 during the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival (TGR Festival).

Grab Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Partners and their Families

Grab Philippines treated its driver- and delivery-partners - and their loved ones, for a day of celebration and recreation

In celebration of its 11th Anniversary in the Philippines, Grab recently held its Ka-Grab Funmilya Day – a special event to appreciate its driver- and delivery-partners, and recognize the vital role that every Grab partners play throughout Grab’s journey in the country. The event was held in Enchanted Kingdom, Sta Rosa Laguna, and was attended by thousands of Grab partners and their families.

Manny Pacquiao and Hidilyn Diaz share ways of attaining a winning mindset

Into the Mind of a Champion

Being a champion is not merely defined by winning competitions; it is an embodiment of resilience, unwavering determination, and hard work. Manny Pacquiao and Hidilyn Diaz stand as the epitomes of true champions in the Philippines, showcasing the indomitable Filipino spirit despite many challenges in their lives and careers.

Diaz and Pacquiao together with Ibuprofen Paracetamol (Alaxan FR), a pain medicine trusted by Filipinos for decades, is encouraging countless individuals to continue being a champion without compromising overall well-being. Here are tips from the actual experience of these historic sports icons on how to attain a winning mindset:

Mama Bambu Empowers Women and Advances Sustainable Bamboo Industry in Indonesia

In the arid islands of East Nusa Tenggara, a remarkable transformation is underway, spearheaded by the unstoppable force of Mama Bambu (Mothers of Bamboo). This group of empowered women is not only championing sustainable bamboo farming but also reshaping societal norms and combating climate change. With approximately 532 members and driven by the visionary Yayasan Bambu Lingkungan Lestari (YBLL) or Environmental Bamboo Foundation, Mama Bambu is sowing the seeds of change by planting 1.2 million bamboo seeds across seven districts, propelling Indonesia's burgeoning bamboo industry to new heights.

Bayad seals partnership with BillEase for more convenient bills payment options

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSIVITY: Executives of Bayad and BillEase meet for the signing of the partnership to enable customers to settle their bills in a more convenient way via installments. Seen in the photo are (from L-R) BillEase Head of Merchant Products Kurt Molina, BillEase Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer Ritche Weekun, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with BillEase, a top-rated consumer finance app, to enable customers to settle their bills in a more convenient way via installments.