“I think we are doing the right thing…” We told you here how Edun, founded by Ali Hewson and her rocker husband, Bono from U2, are investing in Africa as the future of fashion. Well in 2007, Edun and The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) founded the Conservation Cotton Initiative (CCI). This
So far, the efforts dedicated towards designing solar powered cars have not yielded the kind of appreciative results expected. In most of the design cases, either the appearance or efficiency of the designed-vehicles had failed to receive the industry’s applauds. However, a Volkswagen supercar prese
So far, the efforts dedicated towards designing solar powered cars have not yielded the kind of appreciative results expected. In most of the design cases, either the appearance or efficiency of the designed-vehicles had failed to receive the industry’s applauds. However, a Volkswagen supercar prese
The Prince of Wales is to embark on a tour of the UK to meet the guerrilla gardeners, ethical fashion designers and eco-conscious pensioners doing their bit to tackle climate change The five day tour in the Royal Train, run on biofuel, will take in projects around the UK where ordinary people are
Procter & Gamble has announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on select packaging of its Pantene Pro-V, Covergirl and Max Factor brands. The pilot packaging program will be rolled out globally over the next two years, with the first products slated to be on shelf
This has to be one of my favourite ´green´ inventions ever! If you like me have been picking up your dog poop with an old plastic shopping carrier bag then this little number is set to change your doggy do dilemmas for sure… Keeping in mind that those reused plastic shopping bags will most likely
Newspaper coffin Environmentally-friendly burials have become increasingly popular Three Gloucestershire companies have joined forces to produce a “green” coffin made from newspapers. It was the idea of undertaker Jeremy Clutterbuck, who said he spent years searching for a “truly eco-friendly” ca
Written by: Jessica SolomonsWhen it comes to fashion the latest trends have often been made from the skin and hair of animals. Think leather, fur, cashmere and angora – all loved by the fashion conscious and loathed by the eco-conscious. While the industry still prides itself on creating new and mor
One Day You´re In and the Next Day You´re Out… Well lets hope it´s not that way for this ethical designer. The hit fashion design show and one of my fave´s, Project Runway, has featured designers of every ilk, but this season it looks like we’ll get a perspective that’s been missing on past sea
Interview by: Jessica SolomonsWhen it comes to living the green lifestyle, Michelle Garforth-Venter has it down to an art. Her and hubby, Riaan, have not only built their dream, eco-friendly home, but Michelle also ensures that when it comes to pampering herself and her family, she makes environment