Most people only think to use their fans in the summer but many ceiling units come with a handy switch that reverses the direction of the blades and can therefore be used in winter as well. Counterclockwise rotation produces cooling breezes while switching to clockwise makes it seem warmer by making
Wine aficionados cash in on 2010 Article by: Khanyi MagubaneWine connoisseurs from across South Africa will gather in Cape Town in July 2009 to discuss opportunities for wine tourism in the run up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup.The Wine Tourism Conference, taking place on 21-22 July, will explo
L´Aquila: The Way Forward According to President Obama We told you here that climate change was on the agenda for the G8 Summit in L´Aquila last week. Leaders of both industrialized powers and emerging economies have agreed to work together on setting a goal to limit global warming to levels reco
Making The Ship Recycling Industry Clean Up Its Act HONG KONG, China (CNN) — The United Nation´s International Maritime Organization (IMO) has gathered recently in the shipping hub of Hong Kong to draw up new rules on ship recycling.As the delegates meet in the city´s Convention and Exhibition c
Sassy eco-Couture ecoSkin offers contemporary designs for the eco-conscious but fashion-savvy woman. Core to its planet-friendly mission, ecoSkin uses only environmentally sustainable luxury fabrics woven, dyed and sewn in the USA.ecoSkin is the brainchild of Sandy Skinner. Over the years, Sandy
Best Engine for the World! The Volkswagen 1.4 litre TSI engine has been named as the winner of the Best Green Engine 2009 and the overall winner of the 2009 International Engine of Year award. The 11th annual International Engine of the Year awards ceremony was held at the 2009 Engine Expo i
The Main Issues for the L´Aquila G8 Summit 8-10 July 2009 Climate Changes The struggle against climate changes is one of the Italian Presidency´s priorities on the G8 Agenda. It is necessary to define a global response in which the leadership and commitment of the industrially advan
Every piece of clothing we produce has some kind of impact on the environment particularly in terms of the carbon emitted and the chemicals used. By choosing stylish, classic pieces rather than faddish items that will go out of date in a matter weeks, we can help reduce the eco impact of our wardrob
Organic Beauty Making a Difference Looking for the perfect companion to go with your eco-friendly eye make up remover…? (I personally use the Body Shop´s organic Camomile Gentle Eye Make Up Remover as it is great for sensitive skin) Well why not try Simple Gentle Organic cotton wool balls.Simpl
SAB wins big, Greens Boks Article by: Janine ErasmusSouth African premium beer brand Hansa Marzen Gold has won a three-star Superior Taste award at the 2009 International Taste Quality Awards, held by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi).The local brand, a product of South African