Discover Sustainable Fun For Kids At GREEN-HOUSE: Workshops And Eco-Friendly Brands

Founded by Michelle Chow, who was inspired during her trip to the Great Barrier Reef, which eventually spurred the creation of Pass It On®, Singapore’s first plantable candle. The venture opened up opportunities for her to connect and collaborate with other local sustainable brands, leading to the debut of GREEN-HOUSE in 2022.

Since its pilot, its curated gathering of local sustainable brands, workshops, talks and out-of-the-box partnerships has continued to celebrate different facets of sustainability – all to inspire and educate attendees to live and consume sustainably. From second-hand toys to crafting their own solar-powered toys, here are some ways little ones can take their first steps into a more mindful and sustainable lifestyle at GREEN-HOUSE 2024.

Workshops not to be missed:

• Play Beyond: Solar Energy & Me – A wooden helicopter workshop where children can construct, paint and take home their own solar-panelled toy. Combining solar energy education with crafting and building, this workshop offers hands-on experience to help children gain awareness of environmental issues and understand how solar energy can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. 13 July, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, SG$35

• Aestival Elements: Wacky Owl Fabric Weaving – A Wacky Owl Fabric Weaving Workshop that will teach children the basics of weaving, such as ‘over and under’ as well as vibrant finishes; they will get to craft their own colourful owl friend while exploring materials like fabric yarn, cardboard and felt. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 13 July, 5pm – 6pm, SG$35

• Play Beyond: Homemade Fun: A Playdough Workshop – A DIY playdough workshop where children will discover the magic of creating their own playdough using simple kitchen ingredients. This eco-friendly workshop sparks imagination and creativity to foster learning by exploring basic scientific concepts like homogeneity, viscosity and colour mixing. 14 July, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, SG$20

Mindful brands to explore with your child at GREEN-HOUSE 2024:

• House of Holly offers a unique collection of sustainable premium clothing and bedding crafted from bamboo fibers; the ultra-soft material is hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial

  Hello Little Boo products are ethically produced with high-quality materials that are sustainable and safe for use for babies and children; from clothing to bedding, they are designed to be functional and comfortable

  Awesome Women Series is a series of box sets that pays tribute to female role models for young children to admire and emulate, created by a Singaporean husband and wife team who aim to inspire children of today to be role models of tomorrow

  Play Beyond promotes a sustainable lifestyle and circular economy by providing a fuss-free experience for parents to declutter and sell or donate preloved toys; they offer a wide curation of high-quality, sustainable toys at accessible prices and host workshops and meet-ups

• A for Apothecary is a clean, ethical skincare brand that specializes in 100% natural, zero-nasties, chemical-free, multi-purpose baby balms safe for babies with sensitive skin; the hypo-allergenic balm has a wide range of soothing purposes from eczema to rashes

For the full list of workshops and kid-friendly participating brands, please visit: https://pass-it-on.co/pages/green-house.