Winter shorts
byRework denim shorts for winter by adding leggings, boots and a blazer. Image via ilovewildfox.com
Joanna Lumley becomes new M&S ambassador
byJoanna Lumley has become the worldwide ambassador of Marks &Spencer´s new shopping initiative.
How to choose the right skincare for your skin type
byYou’ve chosen skincare with natural, healthy ingredients but you’re still not achieving the results you wanted. Perhaps the problem is that you have not taken your skin type into consideration. When shopping for skincare, give some thought to your skin type and choose products that will work with wh
TECHNOLOGY DRIVING FUEL EFFICIENCY
byHow we drive our cars can have a huge impact on fuel consumption, and with the recent fuel price hikes, our wallet as well. So Ford has developed technology that helps motorists get more from their tank by fine-tuning their driving style. This eco-friendly feature pays dividends at the pumps – and i
Ford Recognised with Climate Leadership Awards
byAs an auto manufacturer showing leadership in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of their vehicles, Ford Motor Company is also being recognized for its greenhouse gas leadership in manufacturing as well, and has received a Climate Leadership Award
The danger in plastic
byWhen you purchase plastic, chances are you scrutinise the ingredients of whatever food or baby product you’re buying, but there could be poison lingering in that packaging. Recently scientists in the UK called for safety trials to be carried out on a chemical that’s usually found in plastic food pac
Fashion Conscious, Earth Conscious
byA cross-section of Cape Town’s best 2nd hand shops With a shift to recycling and conscious consumerism, perhaps it is time we focus on reusing all those clothes already hanging around? Not only can the pieces of the past make for an interesting fashion statement, but with a bit of smart modificatio
Maropeng sets green standard
byWorld heritage site Maropeng, widely recognised as the place from which all humankind originated, is gaining acclaim as a top green destination in South Africa.Maropeng, situated at the Cradle of Humankind heritage site in the Gauteng province, has been awarded a gold certificate of membership by en
Cape Town´s transport system lauded
byCape Town was one of four cities short-listed for the prestigious 2012 Sustainable Transport Awards held in Washington recently, with its non-motorised transport (NMT) and bus rapid transit network MyCiti receiving an honourable mention.
How to Live off the Grid
byNot only does living off the grid make you more independent and reduce the size of your carbon footprint, but it can also be much cheaper for you in the long run!If you think about it, we are dependent on public services in so many ways: everything from the removal of our waste – toilet and kitchen