Written by: Janine ErasmusScientists at the University of Arizona have bred a mosquito that is immune to malaria infection. With about half the global population at risk of contracting the disease, and the global malaria-related death toll approaching 1-million people annually, this could save milli
Angela Lindvall is the new face of designer jeweller John Hardy and has become a muse and personal friend to the brand´s Creative Director, Guy Bebarida. United by a shared passion for the environment, together the two designed a new collection of recycled and sustainable silver jeweller
How do you define “eco-fashion” in everyday life? Fiat and Italian Vogue are champing at the bit to find out. From now till August 23, 2010, the automaker and the fashion bible are soliciting graphic designs that not only represent sustainable style but also dovetail with the image of Fiat
Approximately 100 apparel brands and retailers are teaming up to formulate an eco-index system to help measure the environmental impact of their manufacturing and distribution processes. The rating scores will eventually be publicized so consumers can choose between competing brands by comparing ind
Written by: Jessica SolomonsWhile the fashion industry worldwide is largely about looking good and creating glam frocks for runways and store rails, there has been a significant shift towards more ethical and eco-friendly design and it’s not just the likes of Stella McCartney who is fashioning cloth
A series on organic vegetable growing – August: Natural Pest Control A gardener’s worst nightmare is entering the garden and seeing the beloved veggie patch destroyed overnight by an army of invisible pests. If this has happened to you, you’ve probably found it immensely frustrating and somewhat
“I am not a tree hugger, I simply have a cause” Interviewed by: Jessica SolomonsHe started out as the handyman on SABC’s Huis Huis and now, eight years on, he’s wrapping up his sixth season of the hit SABC 2 show, DIY with Riaan. Now, Riaan and his wife Michelle will be taking on TV together wit
Seth Aaron Henderson, winner of the seventh season of Project Runway, is designing an entire collection inspired by solar power, to be presented at Portland Fashion Week (PFW), a carbon-neutral production, on October 9 2010. Not only will models be adorned in solar-powered clothing but they´ll also
Written by: Janine ErasmusSouth African banking group Nedbank announced in July 2010 that it has achieved carbon neutrality – becoming the first bank in Africa to do so. The group’s chief executive Mike Brown made the announcement at the Nedbank head office in Sandton, in Johannesburg’s northern sub
Nike Just Does It Again… They did it for the World Cup and now the new Manchester United club kits, by sportswear brand Nike, showcase a new design approach intended to maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. The kits highlight Manchester United’s unique heritage with tradit