In Singapore’s dynamic and ever-evolving sustainability scene, few figures are as recognizable, or as impactful, as Audrey Yang. A designer, content creator, and outspoken environmental advocate, Audrey has become a fixture in the country’s green movement since 2018. Best known for her engaging Instagram content that breaks down complex environmental issues into accessible, everyday action, she has helped redefine what sustainability looks like in an urban Asian context. Her work spans from promoting recycling and sustainable business practices to addressing overlooked concerns in the fashion industry, especially when it comes to inclusivity and access.
Audrey’s childhood was not marked by a singular “aha” moment. Instead, her journey into environmental advocacy emerged gradually, a quiet layering of knowledge, visual storytelling skills, and personal growth. Raised in Singapore, a city defined by its careful balance between urban development and curated green spaces, she became increasingly aware of how everything, from consumption habits to social privilege, is deeply interconnected. “It is difficult to stay put and stay silent,” she says, “as I learn more about the interconnectedness of all living beings and the threats we are facing.”
Her creative background plays a vital role in how she engages with environmental issues. Rather than focusing on one isolated concern, Audrey takes a systems-thinking approach. Take fast fashion, for example. For her, it’s not only about overproduction, but also how raw materials are sourced, the environmental cost of manufacturing, and the ethical treatment of garment workers. This complexity doesn’t discourage her. It fuels her mission to educate in ways that are approachable, visual, and actionable. Her offline initiatives, like Singapore’s first-ever plus-sized fashion swap, highlight her dedication to intersectionality and accessibility within the sustainability movement.
Audrey’s work isn’t just about raising awareness. It’s about sparking action. Through social media, she delivers clear, concise, and visually engaging content that encourages her audience to dive deeper into climate issues. She fosters a growing online and offline community of changemakers, united by a common goal: building a better world. And what keeps her going? It’s the strength of this community, the incremental shifts she sees in everyday behavior, and the growing recognition from policymakers that environmental advocacy deserves a seat at the table.
Looking to the future, Audrey envisions a fashion industry that slows down, producing less but better, eliminating virgin plastics, embracing outfit re-wearing, and centering both garment workers and environmental ethics. For her, sustainability and human rights are inseparable. “As long as something is built off exploitation,” she says, “it can never be sustainable.”
Audrey Yang’s legacy is one of clarity, compassion, and conviction. She’s not just changing wardrobes. She’s helping Singapore, and the region, rethink what it means to live ethically and collectively on a warming planet.