Written by: Staff ReporterThere is no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by planting a naturally beautiful carbon dioxide absorbing machine – an indigenous tree – particularly as September is also Arbor month.Planting trees, the experts tell us, assists in restoring ecosystems, impro
Written by: Wilma den HartighScientists from Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape have developed and patented an inexpensive and effective filtering device that could provide safe drinking water to millions of people. This innovation can considerably reduce the prevalence of water-borne illne
Written by: Bongani NkosiThe Manyeleti Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga is set to become one of South Africa’s premier ecotourism destinations, following an investment of R400-million (US$54.9-million) to upgrade the facility.This was announced by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) at a pres
Last week I was lucky enough to spend a few days at the Addo Elephant Back Safari and Lodge in the Eastern Cape. The lodge is nestled in the Zuurberg Mountains, and is located just a short distance from Port Elizabeth and borders the Greater Addo Elephant National Park. The reason for the trip was m
If you are looking for a new body scrub this Spring to revitalise your skin from the cold and dryness of the winter months, we recommend Africology´s body scrub (R212.00 per 100ml).It´s perfect for all skin types. The scrub is a blend of walnut and marula shell powder which provides a gentle, chemic
Organic vegetable growing tips from Sam Adams of Living Green I come across many enthusiastic home gardeners who lament at how unsuccessful their vegetables are. While this could be caused by a whole range of factors, it is my belief that the organic garden’s health is often inhibited for a lack
A new SASSI list has been published, click here to download the new list. Once downloaded you can cut it out and keep it in your purse for future reference when dining out or when purchasing fish at the supermarket or even the harbour.The new list has assessed over 100 species, not only those from w
Written by: Nicky RehbockSouth Africa’s rural communities may soon have access to a new, greener form of transport, following the recent launch of the country’s first hydrogen-powered bicycle.Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor unveiled the vehicle at a technology conference earlier in
Written by: Caragh IlesIt´s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price – Warren Buffett.The idea of fairtrade is based on a revolutionary idea that people should be able to survive regardless of the price of the commodity they produce. All over the
Written by: Staff ReporterMy attempts to live without plastic bottles played out like an addict trying to wean themselves off a dirty habit. There are five distinct stages on the road to recovery.Stage one – awareness and early acknowledgement I watched an American documentary called Tapped,