Written by: Giulia Simolo“If I want eco fashion, where am I supposed to find it?” This is a question you’ve probably asked yourself before, especially if you’re the kind of guy who doesn’t enjoy spending a lot of time shopping for clothing. Yes, sometimes it can feel daunting to find places where to
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksYou will often see small snippets on the E! Entertainment Channel where celebrities speak about saving water and electricity (and that “every little bit helps”). While most of the vocal green Hollywood stars have been female, there are quite a few leading men who are n
Experience the true essence and culture of the Khoi San, with their ingrained response to nature and unparalleled eco intelligence.The Kalahari Spa Range, originating from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, intrigues internal markets. This unique range of spa and body products will charm and captivate y
Spring has sprung in the mother city!While the mass power outage that disrupted just about the whole of Cape Town this morning, played havoc with my morning schedule of emails, proposals and blogging, I decided it was the perfect opportunity for a Spring walk! My mom lives near Rondebosch Common and
Written by: Giulia SimoloThink ice cube trays are only for ice? Do you see wine bottles as nothing more than needing to be thrown into the recycling bin once they’ve been emptied of their contents? If so, then it’s time to open your mind! There are some great eco-friendly uses for common kitchen ite
Written by: Wilma den HartighThe world’s first solar-powered netbook, Samsung Electronics’ NC215S laptop, is the ideal product for a continent where electricity access can be limited, but sunlight is never in short supply.The solar-charging capability means that it is also the first genuine environm
Avant Garde designers this one is for you!The U.S Environmental Protection Agency says every step of clothing production carries a negative environmental impact. In recent years, the trend toward “sustainable” fashion has spurred some designer to incorporate environmentally friendly methods into man
Yesterday, 22 September 2011, was World Rhino Day. To show their support against the senseless killing of rhinos for their horns, Green Renaissance put up 282 crosses along the Sea Point promenade in Cape Town – to show the public the extent of this conservation crisis.It’s one thing to see the numb
Check out Project Runway´s Season 5´s winner, Leanne Marshall´s Spring/Summer 2012 presentation at New York Fashion Week. Leeanne delivered a technicolor explosion of frocks that, in a word, rocked. Get up close and personal with the collection courtesy of ecouterre´s front-row POV and listen in as
Written by: Giulia SimoloGone are the days when décor was just about making your home look inviting and stylish. Nowadays a touch of green in the form of eco-friendliness is just as important so that your living space pays homage to your green lifestyle and looks after the environment. Here are some