As the deadline for introduction of the CO2 new vehicle emissions tax in South Africa approaches, government and major car manufacturers are still seeking agreement on key issues.However, following the latest meeting on August 19, attended by the minister of finance and senior treasury officials, th
The countdown has begun to fashion´s greenest premiere event, New York Fashion Week´s The Greenshows. The lineup of ethical fashion designers has now been released, see below for the eco fabulous designers who will be showing their spring/summer 2011 collections on September 12 – 14. ASHTON MICHAEL
Loving the new Goldfish single… Click below for a teaser, let us know what you think. Can´t wait for summer, get busy living people….!!!Get busy living featuring Emily Bruce (Radio edit) webclip by GoldfishliveNicsx
So as most Capetonians know, the Athlone cooling towers came down last Sunday, 22 August, forever changing the Cape Town skyline. Albeit slightly earlier than scheduled hence I was one of the unlucky ones still stuck in traffic on the way to my viewing point when the towers came crashing down. It re
Inspired by vibrant Peruvian textiles and a desire to bring work to female artisan cooperatives in South America, Annie O. Waterman founded an accessory collection, called “Annie O,” comprised of hand-embroidered handbags, belts, scarves, and more. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the boutique works with
South Africans could see the creation of 78000 new jobs in less than 20 years if the government seizes the opportunity to go green, according to a report released by Greenpeace Africa and conducted by Australian academic Jay Rutovitz of the Sydney University of Technology.Greenpeace’s latest researc
This September, Emma Watson will showcase her spring/summer 2011 collection for People Tree in her debut catwalk show. However, it’s not at London Fashion Week, but rather the Prince of Wales’ eco friendly festival – A Garden Party to Make a Difference.The actress turned model, first designed a coll
Written by: Janine ErasmusThe City of Cape Town has launched a campaign to encourage people to eat less meat – at least once a week – for the sake of the environment and the welfare of humans and farm animals. Cape Town executive mayor Dan Plato made the official announcement at the end of July 2010
Bring on Spring with Africology With Spring around the corner, it´s time to give your skin some much needed attention. If you´re looking for a hydrating day cream then we suggest Africology´s Moisturiser with SPF 15 (RRP R460 per 50ml jar). This intensely hydrating cream is enriched with olive ext
“I think we are doing the right thing…” We told you here how Edun, founded by Ali Hewson and her rocker husband, Bono from U2, are investing in Africa as the future of fashion. Well in 2007, Edun and The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) founded the Conservation Cotton Initiative (CCI). This