How do you define “eco-fashion” in everyday life? Fiat and Italian Vogue are champing at the bit to find out. From now till August 23, 2010, the automaker and the fashion bible are soliciting graphic designs that not only represent sustainable style but also dovetail with the image of Fiat
Written by: Jessica SolomonsWhile the fashion industry worldwide is largely about looking good and creating glam frocks for runways and store rails, there has been a significant shift towards more ethical and eco-friendly design and it’s not just the likes of Stella McCartney who is fashioning cloth
A series on organic vegetable growing – August: Natural Pest Control A gardener’s worst nightmare is entering the garden and seeing the beloved veggie patch destroyed overnight by an army of invisible pests. If this has happened to you, you’ve probably found it immensely frustrating and somewhat
“I am not a tree hugger, I simply have a cause” Interviewed by: Jessica SolomonsHe started out as the handyman on SABC’s Huis Huis and now, eight years on, he’s wrapping up his sixth season of the hit SABC 2 show, DIY with Riaan. Now, Riaan and his wife Michelle will be taking on TV together wit
Written by: Janine ErasmusSouth African banking group Nedbank announced in July 2010 that it has achieved carbon neutrality – becoming the first bank in Africa to do so. The group’s chief executive Mike Brown made the announcement at the Nedbank head office in Sandton, in Johannesburg’s northern sub
Nike Just Does It Again… They did it for the World Cup and now the new Manchester United club kits, by sportswear brand Nike, showcase a new design approach intended to maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. The kits highlight Manchester United’s unique heritage with tradit
The Empire State Building unveiled a $2 million interactive exhibit on Monday that highlights the building´s efforts to become more eco-friendly.Visitors to the observation deck will pass a series of video panels explaining the push to reduce energy use and other changes. “It’s about small changes t
As summer settles in for most of our friends in the Northern Hemisphere, the key players of men’s luxury fashion are showcasing their visions for Spring/Summer 2011 and it looks like eco-luxe is finally settling in as more than just a trend. From Etro to Dolce & Gabbana, a number of major Italia
Katie Holmes´s new movie, The Extra Man, has an interesting eco subplot involving Holmes (as dedicated vegan Mary Powell) and Paul Dano portraying her meat eating wannabe love interest Louis Ives. Both work at a green themed magazine and while Louis is hopeful that Mary will succumb to his charms, o
Written by: Bongani NkosiThe South African market looks ready to buy into the Joule, the country’s first stylish electric car. Although it will only be mass-produced late in 2012 and go on sale in 2013, there’s already a considerable demand for it, said Jaco van Loggerenberg, spokesperson for the ca