Thanks to my friends over at Starke Ayres, I have recently discovered the wonders of Bokashi. Bokashi is a Japanese term that means “fermented organic matter”. Bokashi is a pleasant smelling product made using a combination of sawdust and bran that has been infused with Effective Micro-organisms (EM
We are the local marketing organisation for Fairtrade and our objectives are to increase the awareness of Fairtrade in South Africa and to develop South-South trade on Fairtrade principles. In doing this, we strive to improve the lives of small-scale farmers and farm workers and to encourage sustain
Last Thursday and Friday, I participated in the 3rd leg of the Ford Figo Amazing Rally which saw groups of journalists from various cities pitted against each other in an Eco Driving Challenge. It was a very hush hush affair with none of us knowing where we were starting the race and what exactly we
Written by: Mark ReidOver the past decades, the poaching of abalone has reached such proportions that it has become a full-scale industry.Fortunately, with innovative companies like Hermanus-based Abagold leading the way in developing a sustainable local abalone aquaculture, there is hope for the fu
The Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa (SESSA) launched its “Young Sessa” division at the international Solar Energy Society (ISES) 2009 World Solar Congress. Since the launch, the organisation has been visiting schools to educate young learners about renewable energy. “We don´t just want
A few years ago, “load shedding” was the buzzword in South Africa, a sobering experience that placed our country’s electricity crisis at the top of the public agenda. Today, living and working around “load shedding” schedules and a highly unreliable power supply is a distant memory, but it may well
Welcome to our new blog series, The Starke Effect: Homegrown Good Food. In this series of blogs, proudly brought to you by Starke Ayres, we´ll be showing you how to setup your very own, low-maintenance veggie garden so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour right in your very own kitchen and s
Written by: Nosimilo RamelaSouth Africa’s Minister in The Presidency Trevor Manuel has been appointed as joint chairperson of the Green Climate Fund, which is tasked with designing a finance system to help developing countries adapt to climate change.Manuel, who is the head of South Africa’s Nationa
“Green” is the new black in fashion and brands, big and small, are finding ways to produce pieces that are as beautiful as they are earth friendly.The French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent is adding to the growing number of eco-conscious fashion pieces with their Muse Two Artisanal Recycled handba
Host a lunch in your home, invite your friends and ask them to donate anything from R25-R200 to a great cause, Soil for Life. You cook and your friends donate online and you all stand a chance to win great prizes! Register now.Sound good? Put this Sunday 5 June 2011, World Environment Day, in your d