Are we really cutting our emissions?
At the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen in 2009, South Africa agreed to drastically cut its emissions.
COP17 101
There are several climate change meetings where world leaders and groups gather to discuss global warming, CO2 emission reduction targets, climate change funding mechanisms and more throughout the year.
The Youth and Eco Fashion
The fashion industry represents over USD$180-billion of annual revenue in the United States alone. While youth culture and fashion are intertwined
Green Sports 101
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksBeing a sports enthusiast doesn’t necessarily make you a polluter – but a range of plastics and chemicals in sports equipment does have an impact on the environment. Besides the number of sports equipment that ends up on landfills, there’s also the issue of ethical sou
Great new eco gadgets for men
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksWhen it comes to energy-efficient, sustainable gadgets, there are more impressive options and technological advancements than ever before. From solar powered mosquito zapper lanterns to clocks that run on water, we’ve found some of the coolest eco gadgets on the market
What makes an Eco Man?
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksThe answer to this question can keep you occupied with endless debates and fiery deliberations depending on who your audience is. Vegans will say one thing, economists another and environmental activists will have their own set of views. However, all parties can agree
Eco grooming products for men
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksThe days where men only used toothpaste and aftershave are long gone. In the past, men who used grooming products were thought to fall into one of two categories: pretty boys or David Beckham (and if you aren’t David Beckham, buying moisturisers and facial products wer
Famous green celebrities
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
Heritage Day – no way it’s Braai Day!
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksSeptember 24th is Heritage Day, or National Braai Day as it’s affectionately known across the country. Usually South Africans only need the company of a public holiday to light up the charcoal and get the steaks grilling, but because of this specially dubbed day many p
Eco gyms – a new idea?
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksSo you have your towel, water bottle, mp3 player with your favourite exercise tunes and about an hour to burn at the gym. You sit down on your first machine and you begin a pumping session. Have you ever noticed the ‘mode/display’ button on the machine? Press this butt