GSS may be all about rad discounts that help you save money. But this year, One Raffles Place shopping mall is going green, so in turn, you help to save the environment as well. For the entire month, you’ll find sustainable fashion taking centre stage here, as well as workshops and dining perks with an eco-friendly twist.
Here’s what to look forward to this GSS:
It’s normal to feel the urge to spruce up your wardrobe every so often. And if you’ve already Marie Kondo-ed the heck out of your closet but don’t know what to do with those extra clothes, you can actually swap them out.
Image credit: One Raffles Place
For those who have no idea where to start, The Fashion Pulpit will be having a fashion swap on 28th June 2019 so your pre-loved items won’t have to be tossed out. Just drop off your items beforehand on 25th June 2019.
Here’s how it works:
So bring along clothes, shoes, bags and accessories that you hardly use anymore, and trade them in for something fresh. Just remember that items should be in clean and wearable condition.
Keep a lookout for QLOTHÈ’s pop-up store as well. The womenswear label recently launched their TERRA collection, which features ready-to-wear pieces that are made with sustainably-produced fibres. Prices usually range between $49 to $79, and there’ll be plenty of discounts to look forward to at their pop-up store.
The Fashion Pulpit fashion drop-off
Date: 25th June 2019
Time: 11AM-6PM
Location: Level 5 Open Space
The Fashion Pulpit fashion swap event
Date: 28th June 2019
Time: 11AM-4PM
Location: Level 2
Website
QLOTHÈ pop-up store
Date: 24th June – 23rd July 2019
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: #03-27
Website
Break away from the usual ol’ weekday routine and take part in a workshop or two. Learn how to create mini gardens that can fit into bottles at the terrarium workshop taking place on 27th June 2019, and spruce up your workspace and home with some greens.
Look out for DIY tote bag workshops as well, organised by QLOTHÈ. Bring your old fabrics and learn how to upcycle them and turn them into one-of-a-kind tote bags, and you’ll never run out of go-to gift ideas for your friends and family.
Terrarium workshop
Date: 27th June 2019
Time: 12PM-1PM
Location: Level 5 Open Space
Registration: via the Healthy365 app
DIY tote bag workshop
Date: 16th and 23rd July 2019
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Munch Saladsmith #B1-16
Registration: here
The sale doesn’t just stop at fashion pop-ups and workshops – mall vouchers aren’t left out of the equation either. During a 5-day sale, you’ll get to purchase One Raffles Place vouchers worth $120 for just $100. It’s limited to 2 sets of vouchers per shopper each day, but it’s a handy way to save some cash, especially if you frequent the area.
Spending at the mall has these perks as well:
*with a maximum of 3 receipts.
Mall voucher sale
Date: 24th – 28th June 2019
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: Level 4 Information Counter
One sure-fire way to reduce your carbon footprint is to bring your own reusable container when you tapau food. A number of F&B outlets at One Raffles Place shopping mall will be offering some perks and discounts if you do so.
Colourful poke bowls are here to stay. Combining fresh chunks of sashimi with salad, rice and yummy dressings, Aloha Poké’s green bowls have been rising in popularity. Bring your own takeaway container and you’ll get a free standard add-on, like edamame beans or tamago worth $1.
Location: Level 2, #02-21
Healthy Soba IKI doesn’t skimp on flavour and healthy eating: Their menu has a wide variety of hot and cold organic soba with different twists: from classic sobas, to Japanese curries and toppings like fresh tuna, salmon and Japanese yam. You’ll get a $0.50 discount for takeaways using your own container.
Location: Level 4, #04-47
Location: Level 3, #03-23/24
You’ll notice that most of these places offering discounts on self-brought containers also promote healthy eating. Here are some other eateries that are in on the green movement:
Kraftwich by Swissbake (#B1-04/05) : $0.50 off for takeaways with your own container
Kipos (#01-02/15): $0.50 off when you bring your own container and $1 off Kipos Organic Ice Tea if you bring your own cup
Fun Toast (#B1-02): 10% off any hot beverage when using Fun Toast tumblers or stickers
Munch Saladsmith (#B1-16): $0.50 off for takeaways using your own containers and cups
See how you can play your part in lessening your impact on the environment and head to One Raffles Place this GSS for events that’ll get you started. Recycle your unused clothes and pick up some new skills at the free workshops held throughout the month.
There’ll be plenty of special discounts and deals to look forward to, all of which come with an added value of eco-friendliness.
This post was brought to you by One Raffles Place
Photo credit: Pichan Cruz
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