Written by: Shamin ChibbaAfrica’s greatest resources may no longer be diamonds and gold, but instead, its big sun-drenched skies. In coming years, the continent, known for the innovation and determination of its people, could provide enough solar energy to light up some of the world’s biggest cities
It seems everyone’s gearing up for Fairtrade fortnight at the end of February, and it looks like Topshop doesn´t want to miss out – putting their spin on ethical fashion, the high-street favourite has launched its own fairtrade line for the special event.The collection, called Snake Valley, consists
The World Naked Bike Ride is a global event, and Cape Town is about to experience it´s first! A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vu
U2 guitarist The Edge is facing a setback in his plan to build five eco-friendly homes overlooking Malibu amid claims the project could actually disrupt the environment Staff for the California Coastal Commission, which is charged with conserving the state´s coastline, recommended officials re
In need of an aphrodisiac this Valentine´s day? Try Africology´s Jasmine Aromatherapy Body Tonic (R270)Simply spray it all over your skin after a bath or shower to hydrate and rejuvinate. This little beauty has been getting me through all these long, scorching days we´ve recently had in Cape Town.Ni
A sneak peak… The Body Shop has recently launched a new range of cruelty-free make-up, Brush with Fashion. The new line came about from a collaboration with the London College of Fashion. The College is the only college which has put issues of sustainability at the heart of what it does – setti
Valentine’s Day is when many people take to the jewellery stores to buy their partner a gift. People who are concerned with responsible shopping often opt for recycled goods and eco-friendly materials, but how realistic is this idea when it comes to jewellery shopping?In a video post by Ask EWG (whi
So yesterday we took the dogs for a walk along Noordhoek beach, see the pics below of them beach wrestling! Too much fun was had ;-)But when we were leaving the beach we came across some washed up Sunfish. So I delved a little further and here is what I found: According to Cape Town´s Two Oceans Aqu
Make a positive splash on the environment and start your day the earth lovers way, I am! I´m just loving the new Earth Lovers product range recently launched by the Body Shop. The range is the second product range to hold the Body Shop´s new eco-conscious label. The new shower gels are 100% bi
You normally wouldn´t put kind and kalahari in the same sentence but with these new products you certainly can!Kalahari Spa´s products are all made from 95% naturally derived ingredients – kind to the earth and your skin. I tried out the Khoi San aromatic blend of Desert Mineral Crystals the other e