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Pigs Power Farming Community

Miss Piggy is not the only porker that can make money from hot air. Limpopo farmer Willie Humphries, 34, is using the waste from his 17 000 pigs to create methane gas, which is then converted into electricity. His family farm – Humphries Boerdery outside Bela-Bela – uses at least 30kW of electricity

SA´s new CO2 emissions tax: Friend or Foe

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

New Goldfish Single: Get Busy Living

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

Cape Town´s skyline forever changed: What are the effects?

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

Emma Watson´s Eco Fashion Debut

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

Cape Town launches meat-free day

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

The New Season´s Eco Beauty Treats

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

Africa Goes Organic with Edun

“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