Meet Azurah, Athelete-Activist | Institutional | Schroders SG
Meet Azurah Khalis, a national rugby player who believes in minimal and conscious living. Read her story on how she advocates for sustainable food.Making an Impact
A collaborative project between Schroders and Sport Singapore which aims to inspire awareness over how individual actions can contribute significantly and positively to sustainability. Our hope is to encourage action and change within our community towards building a better, and more sustainable future – it all starts with one.
Making An Impact: Azurah
Meet Azurah, Athlete-Activist
Find out how SportsSG athete, Azurah, is contributing to a more sustainable future.
Hi Azurah, tell us a little about yourself.
People say I wear many different hats. I am a national rugby player, and a former silat exponent. And now I’m called an advocate. I’m a huge believer in minimal and conscious living. This led to me becoming an entrepreneur and founding Wilder, in pursuit of building an impactful and positive business focused on waste-less living.
How do you carry sustainability through your everyday life?
In short, I waste as little as I can. For example, I do not let any food go to the waste bin. I compost food scraps, grow my edible garden, save ugly ingredients and buy locally as much as I can. The best part is whipping up a meal using these ingredients! I also build a community and a platform that get shared on Wilder, so that people can learn a few tips on minimising food waste.
What does being an athlete-activist mean to you?
It’s about setting an example and inspiring people to go after what’s important. People look up to athletes for their grit and determination. When we set our mind on something, anything can be possible. This mindset applies to sports, and to working towards a sustainable future as well.
What is the one action we can all do to live a more sustainable lifestyle?
You’d be surprised how much food can be saved from shopping only food that you need, or keeping excess food for later. Think about where our food comes from, and the hours that have been put in for us to have that fruit or vegetable on our plate.