Organic Denim It was the summer of 1969: Man took his first walk on the moon. Nearly 450,000 people gathered in upstate New York to witness the historic Woodstock concert. And Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco. A lot has changed since then but Gap is still a firm fa
Go Paperless!Help save the environment by getting as many of your bills and statements as you can, sent to you electronically. This will help save millions of trees and allow you to do your bit to make a difference!
Woolworths is the third largest consumer of organic cotton in the world. By using more organic cotton they are encouraging farming practices that are ´cleaner´ and better for the earth and people.Why organic cotton?it´s farmed without any of the synthetic chemicals that could contaminate the soil, o
Local Designers Going Eco Chic “What you warp around your body is a reflection of your soul”. Fundudzi is headed by fashion entrepreneur, Craig Jacobs. The name Fundudzi is inspired by a body of water, Lake Fundudzi, a scared sire for the vhaVenda tribe whose home is found in the mountainous nort
Recycle and Design The team at Carbon d´Afreeque uses PVC skins that were once destined as noxious gases for our blue skies or as toxins seeping into the water table, to make funky, colourful eco-friendly bags and clutches.Founded in 2005, Carbon d´Afreeque is on an ´e-mission´ to make the planet
Esse is based in Africa and has been formulated using our majestic continent´s incredible plant diversity. African plants are sustainably harvested under Fair Trade conditions by local communities. The populations of these plants are externally monitored to ensure that the rate of harvest is sustain
Every 3.79 litres of gasoline you burn produces 8.62 kilograms of carbon dioxide, so it pays to conserve (in more ways than one). Your car will work more efficiently if you obey the speed limit and avoid rapid, unnecessary acceleration. Keep your tyres properly inflated and service your car regularl
Shop at your local farmers´market. This will help support farmers in your area, so they won´t be forced to sell off their land for development, and it will decrease your food miles, meaning less fuel will be used to provide your daily meals. Your food will be delicious and better for you. Eat as muc
Drink water from the tap,instead of buying single-use bottled water, which requires much more energy to produce, store and transport. Barely 20% of those plastic bottles end up getting recycled, and most are made out of petroleum.Use filters if you are concerned about your local water supply.Buy a r
There are many ways to reduce your electricity bills. Wash your laundry in cold water instead of hot, line dry your laundry, and use a toaster oven for small heating needs instead of a bigger electric stove. Open windows to let the light in, turn off unneeded lights and appliances, and unplug unuse