The Empire State Building unveiled a $2 million interactive exhibit on Monday that highlights the building´s efforts to become more eco-friendly.Visitors to the observation deck will pass a series of video panels explaining the push to reduce energy use and other changes. “It’s about small changes t
Those of you who tweet might have heard of SA´s very own @Green_Guerrilla. For those of you who haven´t, Green Guerrilla is Dave Alves – inspired creative, budding designer, blogger, environmentalist and die-hard pizza lover! Why are we telling you about Dave? Well, for Madiba Day , Dave annou
As summer settles in for most of our friends in the Northern Hemisphere, the key players of men’s luxury fashion are showcasing their visions for Spring/Summer 2011 and it looks like eco-luxe is finally settling in as more than just a trend. From Etro to Dolce & Gabbana, a number of major Italia
Katie Holmes´s new movie, The Extra Man, has an interesting eco subplot involving Holmes (as dedicated vegan Mary Powell) and Paul Dano portraying her meat eating wannabe love interest Louis Ives. Both work at a green themed magazine and while Louis is hopeful that Mary will succumb to his charms, o
Written by: Bongani NkosiThe South African market looks ready to buy into the Joule, the country’s first stylish electric car. Although it will only be mass-produced late in 2012 and go on sale in 2013, there’s already a considerable demand for it, said Jaco van Loggerenberg, spokesperson for the ca
People Tree has been working with garment factory workers to support their campaign for a living wage and better conditions for 12 years now. Recently UK journalist, Liz Jones, travelled to interview them in their homes and see the conditions they work in, in the garment factories. These
Written by: Nelize ErnstThe saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been this appropriate before. Global warming, sustainable development projects and general awareness of the environment have set off a reaction of caring and creating opportunity amongst people to start af
Monsoon, Vivienne Westwood and EDUN are amongst a group of fashion labels headed by Jaeger/Aquascutum/Brit Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman, lobbying to create tax breaks for ethical fashion companies. “Sustainability within the fashion industry, the second largest employer in the UK, needs t
Stella McCartney, surely the world´s most famous eco-friendly clothing designer, has been chosen to design Team Britain´s Olympic and Paralympic outfits for the 2012 Games. It´s a huge honour for any designer, as the teams sport the outfits in the sensational opening ceremonies and then continue to
Written by: Jessica SolomonsLast year the Sustainability Institute of Stellenbosch celebrated its 10th birthday. After one decade this centre has made huge strides in creating a space forsustainable living and learning here at home in South Africa and with more projects underway, the future looks br