2011

All the White Horses

All the White Horses

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So mother dearest asked me to go and collect something with her today in Fish Hoek (via Hout Bay no less) so here are some pics of today´s Tour de Peninsula! It was rather “breezy” but the Atlantic was showing off today and the colour of the ocean was exquisite, check out the photos below… Wow we

De-clutter your wardrobe

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Written by: Giulia SimoloHaving a greener wardrobe is more than taking note to buy clothing that’s eco-friendly. It’s also about ensuring you are not bagged down with excess clothing that is going to waste at the back of your closet. Your wardrobe should never become your personal landfill, overflow

Get Organised the Green Way

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Written by: Nelize ErnstFor most of us the words reduce, reuse, recycle sound like nothing but a mission, never mind getting down to actually doing it. But, thanks to the hippie’s and the front runners of the green trend, it really isn’t that hard anymore.  Once you get over the initial shock o

Final screening of carbon nation tonight: A must-see!

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For those of you in the Cape Town area, this is a MUST SEE! carbon nation is a documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don´t buy it at all, this is still a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to

How do you resolve to do good in 2011?

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This year I´ve decided to launch something new for my blog – a monthly THOUGHT question!The idea behind this is to get you all thinking “out of the box” when it comes to making ONE small change to make a BIG difference to the planet and those living on it! I´d love for you all to get involved as wel

I heart the Vertrek

I heart the Vertrek

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I must admit I´ve never thought of Ford cars as sleek and sexy but have just had a look at the new Ford Vertrek, Ford´s latest SUV and have to say this is a real beauty! Sporty yet sexy this vehicle immediately communicates driveability, sportiness, efficiency and capability. I just wish it came in

FORD ENERGIZES ITS ELECTRIFICATION PLAN

FORD ENERGIZES ITS ELECTRIFICATION PLAN

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Differentiating itself with an electrification strategy that emphasizes customer choice, Ford is introducing a family of electrified vehicles – including its first all-electric passenger sedan, the all-new Focus Electric. The debut of C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid at the 2011 North American Internat

28 eco fashion predictions for 2011

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The start of a brand new year is always ripe with promise and countless possibilities. Ecouterre asked 28 eco-fashion movers and shakers, including a museum textile conservator, a fashion professor, a vegan coat designer, an online curator of preowned clothing, and several of their media comrades in

SFO Airport in US to get eco-friendly T2

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San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) new Terminal 2, designed by Gensler as a sustainable space, will be unveiled in 2011 The $383 million new Terminal 2 (T2) will be the first LEED Gold-certified airport terminal in the US. Spanning over 640,000 square feet, it will serve as Virgin Americ

Eco Renovations

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Written by: Rob PetersThere are a huge amount of green renovations you can do to your house, some cheap and some, well, not-so cheap, but the up-shoot is that they are generally not only going to have a less damaging effect on the environment, but they are also going to save your bank balance.And le