Africa Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
byAfrica is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate change and climate variability, says Michael O’Brien-Onyeka, the executive director of Greenpeace Africa.
2014
New App to Track Your Carbon Footprint
byEven though you recycle, do meat-free mondays and use reusable bags at the supermarket, you may not be as green as you think you are. Well now you can check with a new app developed to measure your carbon footprint.
Pick n Pay Exceeds Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals
byPick n Pay has more than achieved its target on reducing carbon emissions set in 2010 – a full year ahead of schedule. The company is now focusing on reducing emissions further, through greater in-store energy efficiency and other means.
Topshop Launches Third Upcycled “Reclaim to Wear” Collection
byUpcycling must be good business for Topshop. The British high-street retailer is launching its third “Reclaim to Wear” capsule collection, derived from production offcuts and surplus stock from previous seasons.
Ten Green Lifestyle Changes that Will Save You Cash
byThere are always great things you can do to live a little greener and the bonus is that these actions can help your wallet, too.
Quiksilver Debuts Board Shorts made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
byQuiksilver has launched a line of recycled board shorts derived from post-consumer plastic bottles. Made from Repreve, a recycled-polyester yarn by textile manufacturer Unifi, each “AG47″ short saves roughly 11 bottles from the landfill.
Has Veganism Become a Weight-Loss Trend?
byMany celebrities are jumping on the vegan bandwagon, but is it something real or just the latest celebrity diet trend?
Shoes that Really Do Make a Difference
byThe People’s Movement makes fashion-forward, upcycled shoes and accessories that symbolize the fight against the 600,000,000,000,000 (that’s 600 TRILLION!) toxic SINGLE USE PLASTICS consumed globally every 365 days.
How to Make Food Packaging Healthier
byFollowing a healthy diet is not just about the food you’re consuming, but also how it’s packaged.
New African Energy Projects Leapfrog Outdated Technologies
byThe air in Apapa, an industrial hub in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital of Lagos, hums with the sound of diesel generators powering massive factories. In Apapa, as in most places in Nigeria, a failing national power supply means generators are a part of life.