Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksMost people see their electricity bills rise during the winter months. As we continue to turn up the heater, electric blankets and other heating devices, not only do we rev up our energy bills, but we also contribute to a country-wide problem.On 8 April, Eskom CEO Bria
Last week Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium hosted a special celebration, with some delicious snacks, as its Shoreline Café, destination for thousands of hungry visitors each year, became the first restaurant in Africa to be certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody standard f
Saving the planet one teeny weeny eco bikini at a time Eco-luxury designer Linda Loudermilk has created what she dubs the world’s first compostable swimsuit. Derived from plant starch, the two-piece made its debut at the HauteNatured swimwear show at Miami Swim Week in June. But don’t worry about
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited by the Ford Team to the launch of the all new Ford Focus in Knysna. The journey started with a very short flight from Cape Town to George on a very small SA Express plane!Once we´d all arrived safely in George, all the journo´s convened, got some do´s and d
Over the last few weeks I have unfortunately not been able to spend as much time as I would´ve liked to in my garden, which is a pity with the unseasonably dry winter we have been experiencing in Cape Town. So this morning, after my run, I decided to tend to my Starke Ayres veggie garden, which was
Written by: Giulia SimoloIn South Africa we’re lucky that we don’t have long winters, but purchasing winter clothing can be difficult and more expensive than kitting yourself out for other seasons. So, it’s a budget-friendly idea to buy the most essential items. Here are some tips on how to shop for
I popped into Starke Ayres last week as my potted rose is suddenly looking very sorry for itself, so I took in a sample to show one of the nursery staff there. Apparently it has some kind of fungus, as well as crawling with aphids and I should try replanting :-sAnyway while I was there I did some br
Written by: Bongani NkosiUnder a newly launched open innovation pilot project, South Africa’s power utility Eskom has invited public proposals for innovative technology to help it reduce residential energy consumption by 700MW while improving its efficiency.A permanent 10% reduction in residential u
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksLike clothes, shoes and accessories – makeup trends change from season to season. This year’s New York Fashion week to Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver had everything from goth glamour, bead-like nail polish, gold tints and disco looks. Read on to find out more about what
Written by: Giulia Simolo Sometimes you can’t help it. All that cold weather and being forced to get out of bed on icy mornings can make you feel groggy and downright depressed. But there’s no reason to plunge into a bad mood just because it’s cold outside. There are ways to feel better and maybe ev