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,
Written by: Janine ErasmusSouth African researcher Alison Kock of the Save Our Seas Foundation’s Cape Town shark centre, is one of an international group of contributors to an extensive photo library of great white shark fins – one they hope will enable them to eventually track the movements of ever
South Africa’s sunshine is a major attraction for tourists to Cape Town, and now, producing energy from sun could become an equal draw card, as environmentally responsible tourism seeks to do more than just put up signs urging guests to save water.Aquila Safari – tucked away near the town of Touws R
Written by: Bongani NkosiConstruction of the controversial, coal-fired Kusile Power Station will not be cancelled, as previous media reports stated, because the facility is much needed to meet South Africa’s growing electricity demands, the government has said.This is according to a statement made b
… for a week So a couple of us from the liveeco team decided with the launch of Cape Town´s meat-free day project, that we as Capetonians, would try and eat “meat free” for a week to see how we would survive. Now while none of us are huge red meat eaters, more poultry than anything else, we stil
Written by: Nosimilo RamelaSouth African Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica announced on 11 August 2010 that environmental courts will be set up to address crimes that threaten the quality and supply of water.Sonjica, speaking at the Agri SA water conference in Johannesburg, said her department
SA’s original organic undies One of our favourite local eco retailers, Scarecrow Organics, has recently launched their own range of gorgeous sustainable underwear!The organic lingerie range currently consists of three bra and panty sets. New and exciting colours and camisoles are due to follow sh
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