Written by: April McAlisterA school programme in an impoverished Cape Town suburb is helping to bring about positive change in individual pupils, their families and communities – and could be used as a model for sustainable development elsewhere in the country.The Youth Empowerment through School pr
Last Saturday I went to the opening of contemporary fine artist, Robert Slingsby´s, new exhibition a the Barnard Gallery in Newlands, Cape Town. The exhibition titled “CC-Unlimited Power” is the artists response to the credit crunch. It constitutes two years of work and a refinement of how Robert vi
SA has the resources to use wind effectively South Africa has the technology, the manpower and the resources to build its own wind turbines to generate renewable wind energy, and this industry can be a major player in helping reduce poverty in Africa, says a renewable energy entrepreneur, accordin
Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s not always easy to know where or how to start when it comes to making your wardrobe eco-friendly. Having a greener wardrobe is more than just reading fashion labels to know what materials have been used in the manufacturing of the items. Read on to discover how to
If you’ve got a knack for turning tired old denim into haute new creations – GAP wants to hear from you! Ecouterre and GAP 1969 Stream have teamed up to search far and wide for the most creative and clever recycled denim designs to showcase to the world – and they could be yours! Whether you’ve stit
Written by: Staff ReporterRocking the Gardens, which took place in Johannesburg over the weekend of 9 &10 October has earned its stripes as a festival that does its bit to raise environmental awareness – without making people feel guilty about their excessive lifestyles.We are often bombarded wi
Written by: Chris ThurmanIt happens to everyone who encounters animals in the African bushveld, from the most experienced game ranger to the first-timer “on safari”.We see a giraffe munching on leaves and think of a baseball player chewing gum. Lionesses with cubs look to us like any human mothers o
Body-con recycled streetwear label Goodone’s Autumn Winter 2010 collection has been picked up by high street giant Topshop to be sold at the flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.Pieces available at the megastore and on Topshop.com include a black fitted dress and body with cheeky crochet panel i
Written by: Andrea GoldswainSleep is a mysterious yet essential part of our lives. Some of us might be more nocturnal than others but without sleep our bodies simply can’t function. A good night’s rest, together with a balanced diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep is your body’s natu
Lauren Bush´s – known for her FEED Bags and famous first family – sustainable fashion line, Lauren Pierce – which was launched in 2008, has otherwise flown under the radar. Bush’s latest collection for her label features two styles: a wrap-around skirt that features draping and a multi-colored, ligh