Light for Africa

Philips Brings Africa To Light Article by: Janine ErasmusElectronics giant Philips has developed an environmentally-friendly solar-powered reading light that is targeted at the education sector in Africa, giving schoolchildren the means to carry on with their homework after darkness has fallen, e

Eco Friendly Denim Brands

Denim is a fashion trends that never dates! Denim has stood the test of time. It is one of the most universally appealing and versatile items. Denims can also be worn in a number of ways… with a stylish t-shirt and boots they are ideal for a day downtown, heels and a jacket, they fit in at the off

PUMA Supports Environmental Movie ´HOME´

PUMA brings us HOME Sportlifestyle company PUMA supports the environmental movie “HOME,” directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, photographer and author of “Earth From Above”, and produced by Luc Besson (from the movie LEON). The movie was released worldwide on 5 June 2009 — the World Environment Day —

Pangea Organics

Ecocentric Bodycare Pangea Organics produces nurturing, hand-crafted, organic, fair trade and cruelty free body care. Their philosophy is “accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative”. Pangea Organics only uses organic, plant-based ingredients that nurture and nourish all skin types. Ingre

Natural Household Cleaning Products

Seventh Generation Whilst living in the United States I regularly used Seventh Generation products. I was pleasantly surprised recently when shopping at Wellness Warehouse I discovered we now have access to these marvelous products locally! Seventh Generation manufactures a complete line of non-t

Where To Dispose Of Your CFL lightbulbs

The Good Business JourneyIf like many of us, green South Africans, you have done the eco-friendly thing and replaced your household lightbulbs with the ‘energy saver’ CFL bulbs, you’ll be pleased to know that now, in addition to selling these CFL bulbs, Woolworths as part of their ‘Good Business Jou

Green Living in Gauteng

Climate-friendly Development Article by: Janine ErasmusTwo new urban development sites in Gauteng will lead the way for the rest of the world in green living. The Menlyn Maine and Zonk’izizwe multi-purpose developments will provide their residents with the ultimate in convenience and style, while

Eco Kids

Kiss My Face…! Kiss My Face all-natural body care company is no newcomer to the recent explosion of green product marketers. The brainchild of two long-time vegetarians searching for healthy body care products, Kiss My Face was founded on a 200-acre organic farm in New York´s beautiful Hudson

The New Eco-Friendly Surfboard

The Eco-Board An environmentally friendly surfboard has taken to the waves after five years in development. The eco-board has been in development in the south west of England for five years and is the culmination and collaboration between the Eden Project gardens and biosphere and three local co

Africa to shine with hydroelectric power

Grand Inga Dam To Light Up Africa Article by: Khanyi MagubaneThe final stages of planning are underway for the construction of the Grand Inga Dam hydroelectric project.According to project leaders, the massive undertaking will be able to supply power to the entire African continent, with enough l