L´Aquila: The Way Forward According to President Obama We told you here that climate change was on the agenda for the G8 Summit in L´Aquila last week. Leaders of both industrialized powers and emerging economies have agreed to work together on setting a goal to limit global warming to levels reco
Alternative Fuel Sources Article by: Nicky RehbockPrivate investors have injected R1.8-billion (US$200 000) into building a new sugar-processing facility in the rural area of Makhathini, in the far north of KwaZulu-Natal province, Engineering News reports. The project, which is a joint initiative
Urban eco Fashion FERAL CHILDE is the bi-coastal collaboration of artists Alice Wu & Moriah Carlson. FERAL CHILDE cobbles together fanciful clothing and accessories, adapting art-making processes for renegade sewing techniques. The resulting garments flaunt playful silhouettes and curiously
Making The Ship Recycling Industry Clean Up Its Act HONG KONG, China (CNN) — The United Nation´s International Maritime Organization (IMO) has gathered recently in the shipping hub of Hong Kong to draw up new rules on ship recycling.As the delegates meet in the city´s Convention and Exhibition c
What To Avoid Diazolidinyl ureaDiethanolamine (DEA)EDTALeadMonoethanolamine (MEA)NonylphenolsParabens (methyl, propyl, Butyl and Ethyl)PetrolatumPhenylenediaminePropylene Glycol (PEG)PthalatesPVP/VA CopolymerSodium Lauryl/Laureth SulphateStearalkonium ChlorideSynthetic ColoursSynthetic Fragrances
Organic Beauty Making a Difference Looking for the perfect companion to go with your eco-friendly eye make up remover…? (I personally use the Body Shop´s organic Camomile Gentle Eye Make Up Remover as it is great for sensitive skin) Well why not try Simple Gentle Organic cotton wool balls.Simpl
Every piece of clothing we produce has some kind of impact on the environment particularly in terms of the carbon emitted and the chemicals used. By choosing stylish, classic pieces rather than faddish items that will go out of date in a matter weeks, we can help reduce the eco impact of our wardrob
SAB wins big, Greens Boks Article by: Janine ErasmusSouth African premium beer brand Hansa Marzen Gold has won a three-star Superior Taste award at the 2009 International Taste Quality Awards, held by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi).The local brand, a product of South African
Ascension´s Essentials Collection We first introduced you to seriously eco cool brand Ascension, here, a little while ago. This uber trendy label has recently launched their NEW Essentials Collection. Ascension has become renowned for making cool, affordable collections of street wear basics-wit
Camel farming could be an option for some 20-million to 35-million people living on semi-arid land in Africa, who will soon be unable to grow crops because of climate change, says the co-author of a new study.By 2050, hotter conditions and less rainfall in an area covering some 500 000 to 1-million