First green superyacht goes on sale
How does the wealthy boating enthusiast reconcile a passion for gas-guzzling superyachts with concern for the natural ocean environment?
SA’s drinking water is top class
South Africa’s drinking water is among the best to be found anywhere, and the country remains among a few in the world where water can safely be consumed from the tap, said water affairs minister Edna Molewa.Molewa was releasing the 2012 Blue Drop report during the Water Institute of Southern Africa
Protecting marine life with plastic
Innovative plastic pipe bins are being used in a waste removal project – the first of its kind in South Africa – to clear discarded fishing line from beaches along the country´s coastline.The specially designed bins form part of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust pilot project, an initiative that ai
Oops, Gaga did it again
Lady Gaga hammed it up at a recent concert in Tokyo wearing a second meat dress. On Monday, the controversy-courting singer tweeted a photo of herself—photographed by famed lensman Terry Richardson, no less—belting out “Americano” while standing between twin flanks of prop meat. While Gaga remained
AG 2012 gets a fresh new look
Avant Garde 2012 gets a new look! What do you think? We love it!
Reclaimed Fashion
Designer Joan Vorderbruggen is a multi-talented lady. When she’s not creating beautiful shop window displays from reclaimed materials, she’s sewing up stunning dresses out of vintage slips.Joan lovingly hand-crafts each of her handmade dresses-sold under the brand name Lollycopter-using sewing and h
Winter spoils from Africology
I have been sampling some of one of my favourite skincare brands, Africology´s, new winter ranges as well as their new kids range. The kids range will be available online from 01 July and consists of the following:Baby lotionBody soakShampoo and body washBye bye bugsSPF 30 sun lotionLike all Africol
Beauty with Heart
If you have not seen the banners on the site or if you have but haven´t clicked to find out more, let me tell you about the Body Shop´s latest product range and new manifesto, Beauty with Heart. The new beautifying oils come in 7 new flavours* and allow you to look good, feel good and do good to as
Woolies Coffee now 100% Fairtrade
In celebration of this week´s Fairtrade Coffee Week, Woolies has come to the party and as of 01 May 2012, all coffee sold in Woolies Café´s is now not only 100% organic it’s also 100% fairtrade certified.What does your cup of coffee mean to you?<iframe src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/TKKvC_Yl8S
Hot off the press
Looking for an eco chic look? Why not look to your weekly news for some inspiration and sew a newspaper dress!