A World Without Bees?
byBefore you swat that buzzing bee away, read on to discover the many dangers a world without bees could pose.
NEWS
Lab-Grown Beef Lacks Taste but Could Help Save the World
byIs it beef? Is it from a cow? Is it real? It’s the world’s first burger made from lab-grown beef. It has the texture of real meat, but doesn’t seem to taste very good, though.
Cape Town becomes a Bike Friendly City
byCape Town becomes a bike friendly city and is going green in more ways than one. It has a network of bicycle lanes across the city that are to be painted green to demarcate their use for bikes only.
How to Build a Green Economy
byThe environmental issues we face today are not just about the past; they are about the present and about the future, and they are a consequence of the past. “We leave the responsibility to you.”
Electric Vehicles Investigated by Eskom
byEskom and Nissan have joined forces on a three-year research project to study electric vehicles, their charging requirements, and characteristics. With this, the national energy supplier and the car maker hope to prepare for the entry of electric vehicles into the South African market.
Wangari Maathai and The Green Belt Movement
byDr. Wangari Maathai (1940 – 2011) was an environmentalist, women’s rights advocate, social justice activist, founder of The Green Belt Movement and the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Protea Hospitality Group Switches to Fairtrade Coffee
byPROTEA HOSPITALITY GROUP SWITCHES TO FAIRTRADE COFFEE DURING FAIRTRADE COFFEE WEEK The Protea Hospitality Group has switched to serving Fairtrade Certified Espresso Coffee in its…
Fairtrade Coffee Week 2013
byThis is the motif of this year’s FAIRTRADE COFFEE WEEK, a high energy campaign filled with gorgeous cappuccinos, caffeine-loaded events and exciting competitions.
Turning Trash into Electricity {Biogas}
byWaste should rarely go to waste. You might upcycle, recycle and donate at an impressive speed, but did you know that trash can be transformed into electricity, such a biogas? No, you’re not reading a sci-fi movie script idea!
Eat for the Earth this World Environment Day
byWorld Environment Day is on 5 June and for the third year running Yuppiechef is challenging people to host a meal to raise funds and awareness for Soil for Life.