Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksBeing a sports enthusiast doesn’t necessarily make you a polluter – but a range of plastics and chemicals in sports equipment does have an impact on the environment. Besides the number of sports equipment that ends up on landfills, there’s also the issue of ethical sou
With less than 2 weeks to go, the designers are working furiously to get their garments finished in time for our judges.
South Africa´s reputation as a top performer and trend-setter in the global gardening industry was recently confirmed when the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) appointed a South African as its president, for the first time.
Written by: Giulia SimoloAlthough green is the new black, eco-friendly designers are not as common as we’d like them to be, and this is especially the case when it comes to male designers. However, there are some hot names that steam up the runway and lay down the threads for the creation of a more
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksWhen it comes to energy-efficient, sustainable gadgets, there are more impressive options and technological advancements than ever before. From solar powered mosquito zapper lanterns to clocks that run on water, we’ve found some of the coolest eco gadgets on the market
Written by: Mark ReidThe City of Cape Town will soon submit an application to the Western Cape provincial government for the proclamation of two new nature reserves in the city, and the expansion of an existing reserve.The news follows a positive reception to the announcement made in early 2011 that
I am busy reading Yvon Chouinard´s book, Let my people go surfing, and am now a true fan of eco outdoor label, Patagonia. If you can get your hands on this book, it´s a wonderful read – something every boss should take a peek at.The ethical fashion brand has recently opened their flagship UK store i
New to SA´s eco beauty shores are the Balm Balm and Spiezia Organics skincare ranges, which launched in the country last month. According to love green´s Sue Rowan, the sole importer of the 100% natural skincare products, it’s time for South African consumers to catch up to the rest of the world whe
During a jaw-dropping presentation at Portland Fashion Week, sustainable lifestyle apparel brand Earthtec unveiled its provocative collaboration with Seth Aaron Henderson, season 7 winner of “Project Runway.” The completely sustainable collaboration was inspired by Earthtec and Seth Aaron´s mutual p
Stella McCartney will launch a new eco-friendly range of sunglasses in her spring collection.The designer is famed for her responsibly sourced garments, having previously introduced vegan high heels to her label.Her new collection will feature five pairs of eco-friendly sunglasses, three with acetat