Climate-friendly Development Article by: Janine ErasmusTwo new urban development sites in Gauteng will lead the way for the rest of the world in green living. The Menlyn Maine and Zonk’izizwe multi-purpose developments will provide their residents with the ultimate in convenience and style, while
The Eco-Board An environmentally friendly surfboard has taken to the waves after five years in development. The eco-board has been in development in the south west of England for five years and is the culmination and collaboration between the Eden Project gardens and biosphere and three local co
Grand Inga Dam To Light Up Africa Article by: Khanyi MagubaneThe final stages of planning are underway for the construction of the Grand Inga Dam hydroelectric project.According to project leaders, the massive undertaking will be able to supply power to the entire African continent, with enough l
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Nedbank – The Green Bank Article by: Janine ErasmusLeading South African financial services provider Nedbank is once more setting the pace in good environmental practice, with a billboard made entirely of recycled plastic bags at Johannesburg´s OR Tambo International Airport.Claiming that “Only o
Environmentally-friendly Long Lasting Plastic-packed Foodstuffs Article by: Janine ErasmusSouth African innovation is once more about to dazzle the world. A new technology developed in South Africa by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) promises to extend shelf life for plas
Chic Reusable Bags Baggu bags are colourful, stylish, practical, reusable bags made by a mother and daughter outfit in the US. Together they are working to replace paper & plastic bags with something that does the same job without creating needless waste or harming the environment. Using one
Having A Bad Hair Day? Ever wished you could get your hands on the glamorous, luxurious hair care products of your favorite Hollywood stars? Well now you can with Hamadi! Using the highest quality essential oils and working intimately with his laboratories, founder and creator Jamal Hammadi creat
The Bamboo Bike Project Article by: Janine ErasmusThe bicycle is the most available and reliable type of transport in many parts of Africa, used for everything from moving house to taking the sick to hospital. The Bamboo Bike Project aims to help more people become mobile, using bikes built, as i
The New ´It´ Bag Is Solar…? Now here is a bag all South African´s should have with the amount of solar energy we receive naturally and they provide a remarkably easy way to help live the liveeco lifestyle! Noon Solar bags incorporate flexible solar panels to keep cellphones and iPods charged. E