Our sustainability-themed activities focus on eco-friendly, green initiatives such as up-cycling and climate knowledge.
Our wellbeing-themed activities highlight wellness and self-care, alongside experiences that cultivate creativity and spark joy.
Our community-themed activities showcase heritage, culture and occasions that bring people together.
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Learn Eco-Casting to Make Jesmonite Coasters
Participants will learn about jesmonite and why it is considered a sustainable material. They will also get to make coasters out of the material and decorate their finished product.
Learn to Brew Coffee at a Barista Experience Workshop
Learn to brew a delicious cup of coffee like a barista using the right techniques! Embark on a journey into the world of coffee with our Barista Experience Workshop. Discover the secrets of brewing a perfect cup using professional techniques and equipment. From espresso to latte art, our expert baristas will guide you through every step, ensuring you gain hands-on experience in creating a good cup of coffee.
Organise a CNY Bazaar
Organise a CNY festive bazaar at your workplace! This is the perfect opportunity to browse for CNY snacks. Our partner vendors are curated, with a focus on the themes of sustainability, wellness and joy. Pick up some unique snacks for your family and friends to try when they visit, or even just to snack with your coworkers at the workplace!
Function of Food - Medicine or Poison
Participants will learn about the relationship between food, health and disease, and the role of food as medicine in managing chronic diseases such as diabesity. How do the foods we eat interact with our body and how do our food choices influence our susceptibility to disease? *Actual cost may vary based on speaker background and experience
Wardrobe Wax Fragrance Workshop
Embark on a sensory journey in our Wardrobe Wax Fragrance Workshop! Infuse common kitchen scraps like vibrant orange peels and used candle wax to create a bespoke fragrance for your wardrobe. Learn the art of blending scents with sustainability, transforming everyday remnants into aromatic treasures. Elevate your senses and reduce waste in this hands-on workshop where creativity meets eco-conscious living. Join us for a fragrant experience that adds a sustainable touch to your personal space! Create and personalize your Wardrobe Wax Fragrance incorporated with waste materials such as dried flowers, orange peels and more. Bring home 2-3 hanging fragrance at the end of the session.
Make Dishwashing Tablets
Tired of store-bought dishwasher tablets packaged in plastic? With just a few easy-to-find ingredients, whip up tablets that are tough on grease but gentle on the planet. Tired of store-bought dishwasher tablets packaged in plastic? Join our workshop and learn how to create your own dishwashing tablets using easy-to-find ingredients. These homemade tablets are tough on grease and gentle on the planet, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional products. Discover the simple steps to make effective, sustainable dishwashing tablets that will keep your dishes sparkling clean while reducing your environmental footprint. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a greener planet!
Cultivating Care: An Introduction to Employee Well-being
Join us for an enlightening session designed exclusively for corporate HR teams - "Cultivating Care: An Introduction to Employee Well-being." In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritizing employee well-being is paramount. Led by the Urban Origins team, this talk will explore the fundamental principles of fostering a culture of care within the workplace. From understanding the diverse needs of employees to implementing proactive strategies for mental health support, attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and resilience. Join us as we embark on a journey to cultivate a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Transform Unwanted Cartons into a Coin Pouch
Transform unwanted milk or juice cartons into a coin pouch! (The session includes a 20 mins talk and 40 mins hands-on experience.)
Create a Body Scrub from Food By-Products
Unleash your inner skincare alchemist at our DIY Body Scrub Workshop! Join us to harness the natural power of fruit peels, coffee grounds, and tea leaves in crafting personalized, rejuvenating body scrubs. Indulge in a hands-on experience that blends sensory delights with sustainable beauty. Learn to transform everyday ingredients into luxurious, exfoliating scrubs that leave your skin radiant and refreshed. Join our workshop and discover the art of creating eco-conscious self-care products that are as kind to your skin as they are to the planet! Create and personalize your very own body scrub by incorporating food-byproducts such as oat milk pulp, coffee grounds, tea leaves and more! Bring home 1 jar of DIY body scrub at the end of the session.
Mental Models for Better Decisions
Find out how leaders around the world use mental models to guide their actions and how you can also apply it into your daily routines.
Make Your Own Chopsticks & Coasters
Participants will use solid wood offcuts to make their very own pair of chopsticks and coaster. Offcuts are materials left behind after a large piece is cut. When we upcycle, we reduce waste and these are important values to learn. Participants willl learn how to use a table saw, a hand planer, sanding techniques and finishing. (*If you have less than 15pax, we are still able to conduct the workshop. The minimum spend would be 15pax to start the class e.g. if you have 7pax, we will charge for 15pax. If you’d like to utilise our showroom space for some refreshments after your workshop, we offer a rate of SGD200/hour (U.P SGD250/hour). This rate only applies to the usage of the space. All refreshments and arrangements has to be self-provided.)
Organise a Fashion Swap Event
Get your employees to appreciate the beauty of swapping clothes in the name of going green.
Visit Pulau Semakau to Learn About Sustainable Waste Management
Participants will be led on a learning journey to Pulau Semakau
Enjoy an Amazing Race on a Farm
Step into the lush world of nature as you embark on a thrilling team competition that will ignite your senses and boost team spirit. Engage your sense of weight as you carry out farm tasks together, test your sight with nature-based challenges, awaken your sense of smell by exploring fragrant herbs and flowers, engage in hands-on touch activities with the soil and plants, indulge your taste buds with edibles from the garden, and tune in to the soothing sounds of nature. Through this interactive workshop, you'll deepen your connection with the natural world, foster teamwork, and create lasting memories. Get ready for an extraordinary sensory journey that will leave your team inspired, energised, and united like never before!
Try a Guided Nature & Forest Bathing Experience
This guided workshop will begin with an introduction on what forest bathing is and nature's impacts on well-being and health. Participants will then be guided into an immersive and therapeutic forest bathing experience facilitated by certified forest therapy guide(s). Through a series of slow and sensory activities, participants will explore what it means to connect with themselves, one another, and their environment with their senses. In this journey, they will learn how to slow down, and also discover aspects of nature, wellbeing and personal stories that matter to them. Sharing circles are an integral part of guided nature and forest bathing experiences, where group connections are naturally fostered. No prior experience is required, and everyone is welcome. (Location is at a park or garden. Excludes transport costs.)
Promoting Calm & Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness
Participants will learn simple strategies based on the research in Mindfulness. Some of the benefits of mindfulness are increased focus, calm and objectivity - leading to increased well-being and strengthening of relationships.
Turn Fruit Peels into Natural Cleaning Products
Enzymes are active ingredients used in all your detergents and cleaning products, and you can easily make them yourself! Learn how to turn fruit peels into enzymes and make your own fruity cleaning products at home!
Cater a Diverted Food Buffet to Save Food
Hosting a party? Why not opt for good-to-eat food from F&B outlets that otherwise would have gone to waste? (Quotation to be sent over after understanding how much food is required.)
Green Sparks: Igniting Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
In this dynamic session, we'll explore the powerful intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship, uncovering how visionary ideas and sustainable practices can drive positive change in the world.
Make an Aromagems Mist Blend
You will learn and experience how to create your aroma mist infused with natural gems and leverage on the frenquencies from natural essential oils and crystals to create a balance energetically state. Learn about the healing properties of the various gemstones and how you can leverage on their energy to assist you in balancing your body and mind. Create a balance energetically state of mind. (The session includes 1hr of activity and 30mins of wellness talk.)
Get an Introduction to Psychological First Aid
Learn about signs of distress, what may be signs that a peer is not doing ok, and what a crisis looks like. And more importantly, how you can respond, engage and support a peer or colleague who may be struggling. This short workshop is also an introduction to psychological first aid.
Steps Towards Financial Literacy & Stability
Join us for an informative session focused on enhancing your financial literacy and stability, tailored to meet the needs of diverse audiences including families, singles, and youth. Explore practical steps and strategies to achieve financial independence and security. Participants will gain valuable insights into budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt effectively. Whether you're starting a family, navigating single life, or planning for your future as a young adult, this talk equips you with crucial tools to make informed financial decisions. Talk can be customised according to the demographic of the audience (e.g. families, singles, youth). *Actual cost may vary based on speaker background and experience
Make Your Own Chopsticks
Participants will use solid wood offcuts to make their very own pair of chopsticks. Offcuts are materials left behind after a large piece is cut. When we upcycle, we reduce waste and these are important values to learn. Participants willl learn how to use a table saw, a hand planer, sanding techniques and finishing. (*If you have less than 20pax, we are still able to conduct the workshop. The minimum spend would be 20pax to start the class e.g. if you have 7pax, we will charge for 20pax. If you’d like to utilise our showroom space for some refreshments after your workshop, we offer a rate of SGD200/hour (U.P SGD250/hour). This rate only applies to the usage of the space. All refreshments and arrangements has to be self-provided.)
Manage Burnout and Cultivate Engagement at Work
Participants will explore ways to think, do, and foster relationships at work to manage burnout and cultivate engagement. Join us for an insightful session designed to empower you to manage burnout and actively cultivate engagement at work. Participants will explore innovative strategies to think creatively, take proactive steps, and build strong, supportive relationships in the workplace. Discover practical techniques to reduce stress, boost productivity, and foster a more fulfilling work environment. Don't miss this transformative opportunity to enhance your professional life and improve your overall well-being!
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