Written by: Jessica SolomonsWhen it comes to giving your life a green makeover, you don’t have to break the bank by spending on high tech solar panels or the latest green gadgets. Making small changes in your daily routine will help you become a more eco-conscious citizen, and what better place to s
The Eco Jacket is both recycled and recyclable and is the showcase product in Henri Lloyd’s mission to become a greener manufacturing company, as well as to be the first international marine clothing company to engage in an infinite recycling program. Partnering with the Japanese company Teijin, and
With her striking blue eyes and impossibly flawless good looks, it’s no surprise that Olivia Wilde – who made an indelible mark as Alex Kelly on The O.C. and Dr. Remy Hadley on House – was ranked the number one hottie in 2009 on Maxim’s annual superficial roundup of lovely ladies in today’s po
Written by: Janine ErasmusRwanda’s annual baby gorilla naming ceremony took place earlier in June, with 18 of the endangered primate babies receiving names.The Kwita Izina is the annual national festival that brings conservationists and gorilla enthusiasts from all over the world, to the village of
ASOS.com, the UK´s leading online fashion retailer, recently launched an eco/ethical shopping section to their site – The Green Room. The Green Room is made up of pioneer brands with a social and environmental ethos, ASOS Africa and ASOS.com own-brand creations.Featured brands include A Question of,
Ella Bella Constantinides has just returned to South Africa from the United Nations Environmental Programme in Kigali Rwanda. Rwanda was the official world host forWorld Enviro Day 2010. The campaign which is being rolled out stands for “African Youth Standing Up for Bio Diversity” and the Internati
… The Last True Place on Earth In our quest to show you Africa´s vibrant, positive influence on the rest of the world this month, we´d like to introduce you to a new made in Africa by Africans ethical and eco fashion label, Banqu. “Making everything in Africa has been our vision, our mission an
Angela Lindvall wants to save the world, one green action at a time.If there’s one model that’s all about the green movement, it’s Angela Lindvall. She has been an environmental activist for years and promotes a sustainable way of life. She serves as the founder and president of the Collage Foundati
Next year beauty products claiming to be organic will have to meet the same standards as food at the retailer Most eco-foodies already know that food labeled organic must be made with at least 95% certified organic ingredients. Go to the beauty section of your store, however, and eco-beauty seeke
This July we turn our focus to Africa. We´ll be looking at Africa´s influence on international fashion trends, beauty products as well as the profound effect Africa has had on this year´s FIFA World Cup. Below is an article written by Nicky Rehbock from Media Club South Africa which covers the story