Written by: Staff ReporterThe motor transport industry is responsible for a tenth of the world’s CO2 emissions. The depletion of our natural resources as well as South Africa’s commitment to cut emissions by 35% below current expected levels by 2020 during last year’s United Nations Climate Change C
Nelize Ernst explores… Nelize Ernst: Tell us a bit about your background and how you got to live out your passion?Simon Gear: I am the son of a Geography teacher so Environmental science was always on the cards. But my passion is being the master of my own time that required a degree of guts, o
Written by: Angelique RuzickaIt´s a common thought that sustainably designed clothing is more expensive than regular garments. For the most part this is true, but there are many reasons why they are pricier than conventional clothing. “Eco-clothing isn´t always that expensive, relative to similar de
I first heard about TOMS shoes in November 2007, when I ended up on the same plane as some members of their team flying from OR Tambo to LAX, Los Angeles. TOMS had been out in SA doing a shoe drop. Recently the TOMS team, accompanied by the UK’s Marie Claire magazine, paid a visit to another Souther
Giving water the TLC it deserves Written by: Staff ReporterIn the World Wide Fund for Nature’s recently released living planet report, the organisation notes that the use of freshwater ecosystem services, including, water supply – is now well beyond levels that can be sustained, even at current d
South Africa is planning to build a R150-billion (US$21.8-billion) solar park in the Northern Cape province which, according to a pre-feasibility study, has some of the best solar radiation conditions in the world.This is according to Ira Magaziner, chairperson of the Clinton Climate Change Initiati
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
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