Looking for the Perfect Valentine’s Gift?
Roses are red, violets are blue. Did you know that Valentine's Day is the second-largest card-sending holiday after Christmas?In the United States alone, approximately 190 million Valentine's Day cards are sent annually, with over US$21.8 billion being spent on Valentine's gifts in 2021.But once we've read the cards, unwrapped all the gifts, and discarded the decorations, they all end up in landfills, creating more non-recyclable waste that harms the environment.So, let's celebrate love for your partner, friend, family, or yourself by finding more sustainable, ethical, and environmentally-friendly Valentine's ideas -- without harming the Earth! -- Gift a plant - not roses!Approximately 224 million roses are grown specifically for Valentine's...
Thank You and Happy Holidays!
As the end of the year draws near, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your continuous support by choosing Purnama as your sustainability partner.Let's take a look at what we've achieved in yet another challenging year: We wish you all the best this holiday season and look forward to welcoming 2022 with you!
Do Good This Tuesday
'Tis the season of giving!This time of year is all about giving love and thanks. What better way to start the season than to celebrate Giving Tuesday? -- What is Giving Tuesday?Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. In 2021, Giving Tuesday falls on 30 November.It's a day that celebrates giving back and doing good deeds for everyone, everywhere. No matter big or small, let's spread kindness and generosity with everyone around!What can I do on Giving Tuesday?Here are a few simple ideas you can do to join the movement: Love your neighbor: from picking up groceries, helping...
Great News - Purnama is on Amazon US!
We've got an awesome news to our US customers - you can now find us on Amazon! Enjoy easy shopping experience and expedited shipping from your Amazon website or app. We will continue to update more products in our Amazon page, so stay tuned!
🎯 Let's Play A Game for Plastic-Free July!
Are you tired of seeing plastic waste everywhere? - As we're halfway through Plastic-Free July, let's play bingo to see what you've done to reduce plastic waste! - So, how did you do?If you've completed the bingo, thank you for your effort to reduce plastic waste.If you haven't, there's still time to participate in Plastic-Free July challenges!Read more on other ways to reduce plastic waste here. - Read more here
An Interview with WearMe Fashion on Utilizing Upcycled Materials
Many of us might have experienced the so-called “I have a wardrobe full of clothes, but nothing to wear” symptom. We might not realize, but our daily fashion choices contribute significantly to waste and pollution. Globally, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of total carbon emissions and has greatly polluted the Earth’s water bodies. With the ever-evolving fashion trends and changing consumer behavior, this fast fashion culture promotes unsustainable consumption and waste.Fret not, WearMe Fashion has compiled together interviews from brands/designers/consumers on how to make your fashion choices a more sustainable one. Check them out to see how we utilized upcycled...