Fairtrade Fortnight starts today!
byFairtrade Fortnight starts today in the UK and runs until 13 March 2011. Watch the below clip and show off your label!Nicsxx
2011
The House that – Help Eradicate Mass Poverty – Built!
by Nikki StearWritten by: Nelize Ernst That’s right! A house built with Hemp…. And I’m definitely not talking about your average stoners den! I’m talking state of the art eco-architecture, a double story house with breath taking sea views of the Noordhoek/Kommetjie valley.From hempcrete, hemp insulation, hemp p
The Shaman´s Journey
by Nikki Stearliveeco´s newest member, Gerry Rothquel, escapes the stresses of everyday life with the Shaman´s Journey at the new Africology Spa in Rosebank Walking into the newly built phase 2 of The Zone in Rosebank, I was already excited to see the new Africology spa. The new section of the mall is brillia
Shale shocked in the Karoo Basin
by Nikki StearOil and gas companies are queuing in line for exploration licenses to search for shale gas in the Karoo region. Residents of the Karoo (and more recently – wider South African population) are concerned about the unproven shale gas extraction methods that could be harmful to the environment and conta
Ali Hewson talks about EDUN at NYFW
by Nikki StearCheck out the EDUN Runway at New York Fashion Week. I´m absolutely loving the new designs coming out of this stalwart label in ethical fashion.Nicsxx
SA firms turn to green pest control
by Nikki StearWritten by: Wilma den HartighSouth African companies are making a substantial contribution to protecting the environment by introducing eco-friendly pest control agents in the form of Barn Owls to control rat populations.Many companies turn to traditional pest control agents to get rid of rats on th
Recycle your love
by Nikki StearSome women have been married for years and have expressed a dissatisfaction for their current wedding rings. Some say that the style is outdated or does not suit them anymore. Some say that they did not have the funds at their wedding time to invest into a ring that they truly loved. This feedback h
Sustainable Fashion at NYFW
by Nikki StearNew York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 has come to an end but the fashion spectacular did not fail to deliver when it came to eco fashion. Eco fashion lines making a name for themselves this year include Bodkin, Study NY, EDUN and the always classic Organic by John Patrick. According to Ecouterre, e
Make your wallet eco-friendly
by Giulia SimoloWritten by: Giulia Simolo It’s Valentine’s Day which brings to mind images of love, but could also be seen as a commercialised day where you spend more money than you should! Throw in having a more eco-friendly day and you’re probably assuming that this means more reasons to shell out the cash. But
Gold: Every piece tells a story
by Nikki StearGold with the power to change lives Watch this clip below from the Fairtrade Foundation. It´ll make you think twice before purchasing your next item of jewellery. Support Fairtrade!!Nicsxx