People Tree has been working with garment factory workers to support their campaign for a living wage and better conditions for 12 years now. Recently UK journalist, Liz Jones, travelled to interview them in their homes and see the conditions they work in, in the garment factories. These
Written by: Nelize ErnstThe saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been this appropriate before. Global warming, sustainable development projects and general awareness of the environment have set off a reaction of caring and creating opportunity amongst people to start af
Monsoon, Vivienne Westwood and EDUN are amongst a group of fashion labels headed by Jaeger/Aquascutum/Brit Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman, lobbying to create tax breaks for ethical fashion companies. “Sustainability within the fashion industry, the second largest employer in the UK, needs t
Stella McCartney, surely the world´s most famous eco-friendly clothing designer, has been chosen to design Team Britain´s Olympic and Paralympic outfits for the 2012 Games. It´s a huge honour for any designer, as the teams sport the outfits in the sensational opening ceremonies and then continue to
Written by: Jessica SolomonsLast year the Sustainability Institute of Stellenbosch celebrated its 10th birthday. After one decade this centre has made huge strides in creating a space forsustainable living and learning here at home in South Africa and with more projects underway, the future looks br
Written by: Janine ErasmusSouth Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park is proving to be an ideal breeding ground for its animals, with the Big Five populations increasing steadily, and no large mammal species under threat.The announcement was made by Minister of Environmental Affairs Buyelwa Son
Top fashion magazine Marie Claire have scoured the eco fashion world and have found the ten chicest ethical fashion brands… Check out their selection below, some we´ve told you about before and there are some new one´s in there too, enjoy!KUYICHI Eco-fashion brand Kuyichi has adopted the man
Written by: Janine ErasmusThe South African Green Passport site has gone live, just in time for the surge of tourists expected to pour into the country to watch the last stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The site is a joint project of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the South African Department
Organic vegetable growing tips from Sam Adams of Living Green Composting is one of the most important parts of growing your own organic vegetables. Inspired by the recent success of my own composting system, in this second article I am focussing on the art of composting. It is immensely satisfyin
Written by: Jessica SolomonsIt’s taken time, but finally international designers and fashionistas are beginning to recognise Africa’s design talent and manufacturing potential. While Africa has provided much inspiration for the international fashion market over the years and motivated some of
