2011

Avant Garde design update

Avant Garde design update

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Check out how the DAF second years are doing so far with Avant Garde. The theme we gave them to work with is “The Cape Floral Kingdom” and they are free to interpret this in any way they like. I´m loving Callen´s reference to the invasion of alien vegetation.These are the preliminary designs present

Scrub up with the new Soy Body Bar from SoyLites

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SoyLites™ presents a new and innovative, yet simple moisturising alternative: the Soy Body Bar.Our latest innovation is a moisturising lotion bar, the Soy Body Bar, uniquely blended with pure and nourishing natural oils. Formulated to respond to the temperature of your skin, the Soy Body Bar is a ve

Eco gyms – a new idea?

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Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksSo you have your towel, water bottle, mp3 player with your favourite exercise tunes and about an hour to burn at the gym. You sit down on your first machine and you begin a pumping session. Have you ever noticed the ‘mode/display’ button on the machine? Press this butt

The Raw Food diet

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Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksThe raw food diet is more than a ‘new craze’ – for many, it’s a way of life. There are many diet fads that come and go but it seems that the raw food diet is probably here to stay. In New York, there are entire restaurants and grocery stores dedicated to providing raw

CT complex awarded 5-star eco-friendly status

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Cape Town now has the first five-star green office in Africa.The Green Building Council of South Africa awarded the multi-million rand Aurecon Complex with the eco-friendly status last Thursday.The green star certification process evaluates the design and construction of a property.The council’s Bri

Turn your rubbish into riches

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Written by: Giulia SimoloIf you think about how much waste your family accumulates on a weekly or monthly basis, it might shock you to see that you’re throwing away so much stuff that ends up in landfills. Some of those items that you’re so quick to toss into the bin might not even have reached thei

Clean Green this Spring

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Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s spring cleaning time! Although you want to ensure your home is clean and shiny for spring, the last thing you want is to infuse your home with unhealthy cleaning agents. Here are ways to clean your house in an eco-friendly way. No shopping required Before you make it

CNBC Africa: Beyond Markets September 2011

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