Bio-bean Powering Cities with Coffee Waste
byWhat if you look at coffee waste as a valuable resource? That’s what clean technology company Bio-bean is doing:
Eco Activism
SA’s Big Five Green Retailers: Are They Committed To Renewable Energy?
byA recent report by Greenpeace shows that five of our largest green retailers are committing to 100% renewable energy. But there’s still quite a way to go before their goals are achieved.
How to Deal with Rising Food Prices in South Africa
byFood prices have been increasing in South Africa and there are many reasons for it. But you’re not completely powerless – there are ways to decrease your next grocery shopping bill.
How the Ocean’s Coral Creates Eco-Friendly Concrete
byConcrete is the most popular building material, but it’s not good for the environment. Concrete requires cement as one of its ingredients and the process of making it accounts for up to six percent of carbon dioxide emissions from man-made sources. But now the ocean’s coral has become inspiration for a much more eco-friendly concrete.
The World’s First Solar Powered Airport
byAn airport called Cochin International Airport has become the third busiest airport in India, but now it’s also the world’s first airport to run completely on solar energy.
Could Seaweed Be Earth-Friendly Bacon?
byCutting out meat from your diet is one of the most important things you can do to be more eco-friendly. You regularly hear about beef being so bad for you and the environment, but what about bacon?
TOPIC verifies Fry’s non GMO labelling claim
byFry’s Original Hot Dogs was TOPIC’s top nominated product by consumers in early March. The product claims on the box that it is “a non GM product” and the team went to work uncovering the facts.
Innovative Eco-friendly School Opens in Joe Slovo Township
byChildren from the Silindokuhle Crèche in the impoverished Joe Slovo Township this week, received a major boost towards their education in the form of a newly built eco-friendly school.
Over 27% Sugar Found in Le Chocolatier Slab Claiming “No Sugar”
byThe latest product to be investigated by consumer-led organisation, TOPIC, which stands for Testing of Products Initiated by Consumers, is the Le Chocolatier Organic Chocolate 70% slab. Consumers wanted to know if its “no sugar” claims were true.
The Plastic Age {Documentary}
byFind out how we can pick 700,000 tonnes of plastic up off the sea floor in The Plastic Age documentary, made possible by G-Star.