Written by: Rob PetersAfter they have spent decades assaulting the planet, it is hard to imagine those that govern us – or to be honest ourselves – are going to be doing anything to reverse the process. Call me a cynic, but the bulk of the world’s population born before 1985-ish are blind to the pro
The U.S. first lady wears ethical clothing from ASOS Africa Collection Although Michelle Obama loves her designer dresses, and has wowed in gowns made by Alexander McQueen, Tracey Reese and Jason Wu, she is also not afraid to shop with the bottom line in mind. She was recently spotted on local sh
The UK´s Whistles, is the latest high street star to step into the eco-fashion arena with a new capsule collection co-designed with ethical clothing label Ciel.The range of silken camisoles, side-tie knickers and breezy dresses bears feather prints chosen from the Liberty archive. With a turquoise,
Make a statement with this solar power handbag I wouldn´t mind rocking this fabulous new eco chic design on my arm. Diffus, an interactive design firm, has unveiled its latest project: a glittering, luxe solar-power handbag that uses miniature photovoltaic cells as a design element rather than so
Cadbury Dairy Milk to go Fairtrade in South Africa: a totally African Affair As I write this, I´m busy munching one my favourite local chocolate brand, Cadbury´s (dairy milk – plain) which has recently “gone green” and has become the first Fairtrade certified confectionery brand in SA. Slabs carr
The University of Cape Town’s Green Campus Initiative is a programme that aims to make UCT a sustainable and environmentally-friendly institution. Some of the projects include the Biodiversity Project (which provides a haven for indigenous and endemic plant species), the Residence Energy Challenge a
Virtues of Glass Centrestage of Consol Campaign Consol Glass, the largest glass packaging manufacturer in Africa, has launched an inspiring advertising campaign that focuses on the importance of healthy choices; choices that support personal and family health, as well as the health of the enviro
Thanks to my friends over at Starke Ayres, I have recently discovered the wonders of Bokashi. Bokashi is a Japanese term that means “fermented organic matter”. Bokashi is a pleasant smelling product made using a combination of sawdust and bran that has been infused with Effective Micro-organisms (EM
We are the local marketing organisation for Fairtrade and our objectives are to increase the awareness of Fairtrade in South Africa and to develop South-South trade on Fairtrade principles. In doing this, we strive to improve the lives of small-scale farmers and farm workers and to encourage sustain
Last Thursday and Friday, I participated in the 3rd leg of the Ford Figo Amazing Rally which saw groups of journalists from various cities pitted against each other in an Eco Driving Challenge. It was a very hush hush affair with none of us knowing where we were starting the race and what exactly we