With the ´green´ property movement gaining traction locally and globally, a Cape Town hotel is incorporating all kinds of interesting environmentally friendly practices into its design.All masonry used in Upper East Side Hotel in Woodstock has been sourced from a local supplier who uses recycled agg
Nigerian project wins top award Article by: Janine ErasmusAn innovative Nigerian project that processes abattoir water and converts the collected organic waste into fertiliser and methane, has won the 2009 Intel Environment prize at the annual Tech Awards in the US.The Tech Awards, held this year
Approximately half of your household waste is organic and can be turned into compost Why make compost? Using compost in your garden will bind the soil and help it to hold water and air. As a result, your plants will grow better. Turning your organic waste into compost also takes some of th
Just in time for the New Year, post over-indulging during the festive season losing the additional pounds is on the forefront of our minds. Perfect timing then as Ascension are launching their first own-label yoga range in super soft bamboo jersey. Having been advised by avid yoga fans we know
New Improved Glass Recycling Rates Released Although South Africans have been slow out of the starting blocks in the race to reuse and recycle glass, it’s safe to say there is a growing impetus that is elevating the importance of “green” consciousness backed by serious action. The pro
Anti-age the natural way with Açaí berry beauty products. Açaí is a “super berry” sourced from Brazil with exceptionally high levels of nutrients. It combats premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine, the acai berry is one of nat
There’s gold in those wind turbines. Below is The Times Online´s list of the top eco-tycoons, as rated by the compiler of their Rich List The Copenhagen summit may have put the damper on global plans to tackle climate change — but British entrepreneurs are charging ahead regardless.Research by Ph
Beyond Skin is a vegan, ethical footwear label creating gorgeous, empowering footwear for discerning, style-led ladies.Each season sees the introduction of a new and exciting eco-friendly fabrics making their unique and fabulous shoes even more desirable to eco-conscious fashionistas. The company al
Could you do it…? London, England (CNN) — You won´t hear much about it in the vast conference halls of the Copenhagen climate change summit, but living “off-grid” — beyond the water and power lines that intersect much of the modern world — could hold a solution to some of the planet´s worst
With the start of a new year comes hope and change and most importantly, opportunity. It´s this time of year when most of us start compiling unrealistic, unobtainable resolutions for the year ahead. So this year, let´s do it a little differently. Below is our list which tackles the most common New Y