Switch Off
bySwitch Off! When leaving the office at the end of the day – switch off all lights and computers. Contrary to popular belief, turning a computer on and off does not shorten its lifetime.
2009
Climate Change Challenge Winner
byCardboard Oven Wins Green Contest This is the £50,000 winner of a contest to find the world´s greenest invention – a solar-powered oven made from cardboard.The oven costs just £3.50 and can bake bread and boil water. The cooker took the FT Climate Change Challenge crown after beating 300 other c
Say No to Wrinkles
byvon Natur´s Absolute Facial Line is something for women dealing with wrinkles and breakouts. This moisturiser combines the best botanicals from around the world to refine and rejuvenate the skin. Out of this vegan-certified line, the two favorites are the Absolute Facial Exfoliant for a fresh polish
New Wind Farm for the Western Cape
byNew wind farm for South Africa Article by: Janine ErasmusAn environmental impact study for South Africa´s third wind farm is due to begin before the end of March. The planned St Helena Bay wind farm on the country´s west coast will run between 18 and 20 wind turbines, producing at least 50 MW of
Keds New Green Label Shoes
byGreen is the New Black After nearly one hundred years of putting little blue labels on the backs of colourful cute canvas sneakers, Keds has gone green – literally! In an effort to care for the planet and those who live here, Keds is rolling out a shoe that treads lightly on Mother Earth. The sho
Delicious Natural Perfumes
byEarth Friendly Perfumes Another hot new find is Bazil Essentials! Their products are handmade in small batches with natural ingredients & scented with natural essential oils. Products are always 100% natural, Vegan Certified, Cruelty Free, Certified Climate Cool, & the best part is they p
Going Green at Green Point Stadium
byGreen Goals for Green Point Stadium The city of Cape Town is in the process of implementing the green goal programme for 2010. This programme was pioneered during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The green goal programme in Cape Town aims to improve and lower the environmental impact and carbon foo
Howies
byOrganic Clothing With A Conscience Since 1995 the team behind Howies have been slowly trying to change the face of fashion from their base in Cardigan Bay. With their roots in active wear, this is the place to head for cool t-shirts, the perfect pair of organic boyfriend jeans and stylish waterpr
The Natural Doctor
byThe Dr. Hauschka Skin Care range was launched over 40 years ago and prides itself in being an authentically Natural Skin Care Range. Free of artificial preservatives, fragrances and colours. All ingredients used in the Dr. Hauschka preparations are obtained from nature. Only the highest quality orga
Winterise You’re Air Con and Water Lines
byThis one´s really easy, and it will save you wear and tear on your cooling system, so it can function at tip top shape next summer. Simply drain any hoses and air conditioner pipes, and make sure you don´t have excess water pooled in equipment. If your a/c has a water shut-off valve, go ahead and tu