Newspaper coffin Environmentally-friendly burials have become increasingly popular Three Gloucestershire companies have joined forces to produce a “green” coffin made from newspapers. It was the idea of undertaker Jeremy Clutterbuck, who said he spent years searching for a “truly eco-friendly” ca
Written by: Jessica SolomonsWhen it comes to fashion the latest trends have often been made from the skin and hair of animals. Think leather, fur, cashmere and angora – all loved by the fashion conscious and loathed by the eco-conscious. While the industry still prides itself on creating new and mor
One Day You´re In and the Next Day You´re Out… Well lets hope it´s not that way for this ethical designer. The hit fashion design show and one of my fave´s, Project Runway, has featured designers of every ilk, but this season it looks like we’ll get a perspective that’s been missing on past sea
Interview by: Jessica SolomonsWhen it comes to living the green lifestyle, Michelle Garforth-Venter has it down to an art. Her and hubby, Riaan, have not only built their dream, eco-friendly home, but Michelle also ensures that when it comes to pampering herself and her family, she makes environment
Written by: Janine ErasmusScientists at the University of Arizona have bred a mosquito that is immune to malaria infection. With about half the global population at risk of contracting the disease, and the global malaria-related death toll approaching 1-million people annually, this could save milli
Angela Lindvall is the new face of designer jeweller John Hardy and has become a muse and personal friend to the brand´s Creative Director, Guy Bebarida. United by a shared passion for the environment, together the two designed a new collection of recycled and sustainable silver jeweller
How do you define “eco-fashion” in everyday life? Fiat and Italian Vogue are champing at the bit to find out. From now till August 23, 2010, the automaker and the fashion bible are soliciting graphic designs that not only represent sustainable style but also dovetail with the image of Fiat
Approximately 100 apparel brands and retailers are teaming up to formulate an eco-index system to help measure the environmental impact of their manufacturing and distribution processes. The rating scores will eventually be publicized so consumers can choose between competing brands by comparing ind
Written by: Jessica SolomonsWhile the fashion industry worldwide is largely about looking good and creating glam frocks for runways and store rails, there has been a significant shift towards more ethical and eco-friendly design and it’s not just the likes of Stella McCartney who is fashioning cloth
A series on organic vegetable growing – August: Natural Pest Control A gardener’s worst nightmare is entering the garden and seeing the beloved veggie patch destroyed overnight by an army of invisible pests. If this has happened to you, you’ve probably found it immensely frustrating and somewhat