Leblas is a fine jewellery boutique combining traditional techniques with modern design and sustainable practices. They are committed to sourcing the finest materials mined and created only through sustainable practices. Leblas exclusively uses 100% recycled gold, silver and platinum, sourced specif
Minister of Environmental Affairs Buyelwa Sonjica delivered the keynote address at the Rhino Summit, which was held at the Reserve Bank’s conference centre in Pretoria on 5 and 6 October.The summit’s aim was to address the tragic surge in rhino poaching incidents that has rocked Southern Africa in t
South Africa plans to build a massive $21.8-billion, 5 000 MW solar park in its semi-desert Northern Cape province as part of an aggressive push to grow its highly industrialised economy and reduce poverty without increasing its carbon footprint. Depending on investor interest, construction could be
“We are a movement, not a company” As one is welcomed into Motherland Coffee, you can tell that the store is someone’s dream come true, and it invites you to stay and relax, and explore this new thought-provoking place.More than just a tasty ethical cup of coffee, and great place to hang out in J
Could you be the next green model? The second season of an ongoing competition to find the next “green it girl” is open to entrants until December 31. The competition called Project Green Search aims to inspire people to follow careers which encapsulate environmental, social and humanitaria
Written by: Bongani NkosiSouth Africa is now looking into alternative and innovative building materials to address backlogs in social housing delivery, and also to improve the quality of its products.The Department of Human Settlements hosted an indaba on 29 and 30 September in Sandton, Johannesburg
A preview of an exciting new collaboration between Speedo, the world’s leading swimwear brand, and award winning sustainable fashion label, From Somewhere, was revealed at Estethica the British Fashion Council’s ethical fashion area at London Fashion Week.The ‘From Somewhere with Speedo’ collaborati
Organic vegetable growing tips from Sam Adams of Living Green Where is sustainability most needed? Some argue it is the urban centres with high pollution and overcrowding. Having just returned from rural Zimbabwe, I have seen a different perspective. Sustainability now seems most immediately need
Ethical beauty in Johannesburg has been given a boost with the opening of the flagship Africology urban retail and spa store, in Rosebank.The brand is known for its ethically luxurious spa products and treatments, and is the creation of Renchia Droganis, who established the company in 2000. The prod
Motorola´s latest full touch, Android-Powered smartphone sports a compact design that is easy on both the eyes and the earth. The CITRUS has a housing made from 25% post-consumer recycled plastic, is certified CarbonFree through an alliance with carbonfund.org and is PVC and BFR free.The packaging i