Bees Sweetening Lives in Africa
Garikai Samaita, 36, from Goto village in rural Wedza, about 100km southwest of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, has discovered how to take the sting out of bees and use them to sweeten his life.
Freefalling For Rhinos
An anti-poaching campaign will see South African television stars jumping out of a plane in the North West town of Rustenburg on the last weekend of July. The aim is to raise R10-million (US$1.2-million) for the protection of the country’s rhinos.
Bank’s Green Building Looks Ahead
Green banking group Nedbank, a leader in sustainable business practices, has opened its new green star-rated regional head office in Pretoria. The building is located in Menlyn Maine, the country’s first mixed-use green precinct situated in the thriving suburb of Menlyn Park, east of the Pretoria CBD.
SalmonBar Restaurant Receives MSC Certification
Last night I went to the launch of The SalmonBar becoming MSC certified. The SalmonBar is now the first MSC restaurant in Africa to have a variety of MSC products on the menu and available for purchase in their deli.
Designers Are You Ready? Avant Garde dress is Back!
Live Eco & The Design Academy are proud to present Avant Garde dress 2012. The upcycled fashion design competition now in it’s second year will take place from the end of August until 24 November 2012, where it will culminate in a fashion show with eco flair at The Green Expo at the CTICC on 24 November 2012 at 1pm.
Easy Way To Back Renewable Energy
Nedbank has developed a new investment product for green-minded South Africans who want to take responsibility for their financial security, but also make a contribution towards protecting the environment. The dual-purpose Green Savings Bond, a first for the country, encourages people to save more, and at the same time participate in funding renewable energy products in the country.
Outcry Over U.S. Olympic Kit Being Made in China
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is hopping mad over the revelation that Team U.S.A.’s Olympics uniforms were manufactured in China.
Go Further with Ford
At the end of June I was lucky enough to attend the annual Go Further Trend Conference at Ford North America’s Head Office in Dearborn, Michigan. It was a two-day conference that covered various topics from Design to Eco-Psychology and Urbanization.
Colbie Caillat New Face of Eco and Animal Friendly Skincare
Colbie Caillat signs with animal and eco friendly Lily.B skincare.
Heinz PlantBottle Promotes Eco Conscious Lifestyle
To encourage more environmentally responsible living, Heinz Ketchup has launched the “Join the Growing Movement” campaign on its restaurant bottles in the U.S., featuring PlantBottle technology.