Great Hair Hacks
byNothing is quite as frustrating as YouTube’ing “how to make a simple hair bun” and then getting lost in a flood of 15 minute+ tutorials that are hard to follow and require a Checkers bag full of tools and accessories.
2014
Sunglasses Made from Hemp
byIntroducing Hemp Eyewear, sunglasses made from a hemp fibre composite, designed and manufactured by Sam Whitten. ‘Research into hemp and its possible applications led to the discovery of hemp and flax fibre composite sheet material which are impregnated with an eco friendly binder,’ said Whitten.
When a Low-Fat Diet Can be Bad for You
byLowering your fat intake can be a healthier option for you – but not always. It might even set back your weight-loss goals. Read on to learn the fat facts before you cut fat out of your diet completely or embark on a low-fat diet.
Fake Clothing Drop Off Bins Hit NYC
byGenerous clothing donors in New York City have been getting duped lately, mistakenly “donating” their gently used items into bins run by for-profit companies.
Shailene Woodley Shares Her Eco Beauty Tips
byOne of the latest celebrities to show how gorgeous being green can be is fresh-faced twenty-two year old Shailene Woodley, the star of movies such as The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent. Here are some of her eco beauty tips and tricks.
Sustainable Denim: RE: Jeans Goes Green
bySouth African retailer, Woolworths is leading the way locally in terms of producing a sustainable denim brand. Introducing RE: F.I.T and RE: cycled jeans, Woolies’s new sustainable denim range, made using 100% African cotton.
A 3D Printer that Can Turn Your Plastic Bottles into Really Cool Stuff
byThe Ekocycle Cube 3D printer from 3D Systems uses filament made in part from recycled PET bottles.
How to make…Gluehwein!
byThere are a few great things about winter. Besides lovely jackets, scarves and boots – you get to snuggle under the covers and watch TV or stay indoors in front of a fireplace. Not only do the cooler winter months greatly reduce the feeling of fomo (because ‘going out’ sounds like a great idea until you realise you have to actually get dressed and leave your warm house)
Peta Exposes Shocking Sheep Abuse in the Name of Wool
byPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals {PETA} has obtained graphic hidden-camera footage that indicates widespread animal abuse in sheep farms across Australia and the United States.
Coca-Cola Gets a Colorless, Eco-Friendly Can Redesign
byAccording to reports, Coca-Cola cans could become greener by eliminating some of their color. Design studio Ryan Harc created a colorless can design that will reduce the cost of recycling and pollution.