Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay – Muizenberg
CAN DO! Trekking for Trash duo, Mike & Cam take us on their walk from Chapman’s Peak to Muizenberg.
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EU set to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics Forever!
After over 20 years of campaigning, ethical beauty retailer The Body Shop and non-profit organisation Cruelty Free International are finally celebrating the end to animal testing for cosmetics in Europe.
Feel Better Naked!
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. This might make you feel stressed about how you look naked, but don’t let it slash your confidence. Here’s how to feel better when your clothes come off without hiding under the covers!
Introducing the Green Housewives
Clorox Green Works, a U.S. line of cleaning products launched the premiere episode of “The Green Housewives” at Sur in Los Angeles last week, with help from the Environmental Media Association.
Teatime Trends: Fairtrade and Organic Rooibos Tea
Fairtrade and organic rooibos tea now available in South Africa. TopQualiTea has launched a range of twelve flavoured rooibos teas that are both organic and Fairtrade certified.
Roses are Red, Chocolate is Green
Give Eco this Valentine’s Day with fairtrade chocolate. Recently, chocolate giant Cadbury decided to go fairtrade with their dairy milk slabs in South Africa.
Karim Sattar Makeup Artist for Dr Hauschka
Karim Sattar makeup artist for Dr Hauschka is coming to South Africa. Join in the fun on 02 March 2013, here’s how…
Spindel: A new laundry drying alternative
One of my New Year Resolutions is to cut down household our electricity usage drastically. With the rising cost of electricity in SA, using the tumble dryer in our house is a luxury only to be used in an emergency and mainly only for sheets and towels in winter.
Natural Mosquito Repellent Remedies for a Bug-Free Summer
Warm summer nights are heavenly but they also bring with them the terrors of the night – AKA mosquitos! How do you beat the mozzies without having to use toxic chemicals which are harsh on skin and worse for the environment?
Eco-friendly Wedding Favours
As I got engaged recently and am now well in the groove of eco wedding planning, I will be updating this section regularly with tips and ideas on how to plan your big green day! Here are a couple of ideas I have come across.