Written by: Jessica Solomons
May 8th: Natural Beauty Tips from a Pageant Queen
Former Miss SA, Michelle Mountain considers herself an eco-warrior and when it comes to green living, she’s a guru. Her business, Strawberry, which sells and promotes natural products, is one of the ways in which Michelle is promoting the eco-friendly lifestyle. You’ll find everything you need on her website, from certified organic tampons to the stunning, mineral based skin makeup range by Jane Iredale. A new, more natural, more eco-conscious you awaits!
May 9th: Green Your Baby
It’s Mother’s Day so what better time to rethink your role in making sure the earth remains unspoiled for your child’s generation. Buy more eco- friendly baby food and clothes and you’ll be doing your part in protecting the environment for your little one. Purebeginnings is a fantastic shop offering organic baby products from wet wipes to toothpaste. And if you want to stock up on organic baby food try the Olli Organic’s delicious product range. They not only sell natural food your toddler will love, but they offer advice on your child’s nutrition too.
May 10th: Planet friendly Packaging
If you’re too busy to bring your own lunch to work, be sure to make a greener choice the next time you pick up a take-out. The Woolworth’s “to go” range of sandwiches are not only delicious, but come in eco-friendly packaging. The cardboard is certified as being sourced from a sustainable and well-managed forest and the transparent window which looks like plastic, is in fact made from corn – a renewable resource. Lunch just got a whole lot greener!
May 11th: Get Cellphone Savvy
Ditch that energy-sapping cellphone charger and invest in a more eco-friendly solar-powered alternative. And for those of you looking to upgrade your phone, why not think about buying Samsung’s new eco-friendly Blue Earth mobile which is made from recycled water bottles – it not only looks good but it’s got our green stamp of approval too!
May 12th: Visit Durban’s Earthmother
Earthmother is Durban’s one-stop organic shop that believes prevention is better than cure. Stocking everything from organic pasta to dried fruit, they’re not only eco-friendly, but budget friendly too!
May 13th: Green Getaways
Green travel is the global craze and with more and more fair-trade establishments and eco-farms and B&Bs being developed, you can now enjoy some guilt-free R&R. Check out our article on eco holiday destinations for some inspiration.
May 14th: The Café that Cares
Bryanston’s Café Organica is a must for all food lovers. The café, run by mother and daughter team, Brenda and Jane, has been going for six years and boasts delicious organic, vegetarian friendly dishes like the Halloumi and Avocado burger. With its great atmosphere and amazing menu, Café Organica is proving that organic food doesn’t have to be boring. For more info check out their website or call 011 706 6550.
The liveeco team
