Good news for all you chocolate lovers out there, and if you anything like me, this is very good news! Confectionery giant Cadbury has made a landmark stride towards bringing progress and stability to the lives of poor farmers in the developing world, by becoming Fairtrade certified for its best-sel
Turn off your computer!Save energy and wear and tear on your hardware by shutting down your computer at night. You´ll save an average of R900 on electricity a year. The Department of Energy in the USA recommends shutting off your monitor if you aren´t going to use it for more than 20 minutes, and th
Here is something for all you Slackpackers out there! Elgin has a new eco route for “lazy backpackers!” Landowners in Elgin have grouped to promote country activities, biodiversity and conservation. The trail is the brainchild of Dr Paul Cluver, Alison Green and Murray Weiner, all members of the Gre
Every day we assemble an outfit in which we will present ourselves to the world. We are told the way we dress says much about our identity. Well we believe neither the quality of human life nor piece of earth need be compromised for our fashion demands.We therefore aim to supply our cust
Print On Both SidesYou know what? It´s not that hard to print two sides on your computer. But even though most software programs give that option, most of us still print only on one side of the page. Consider this: the U.S. alone uses 4 million tons of copy paper annually, about 27 pounds per person
Stella Goes Green The most high profile of the names on our site, Stella McCartney inherited her ethical values from her parents and champions them through her much-sought after label. Thanks to her vegan beliefs all her accessories are leather free, her skin care range is organic and last year s
Around the country, times are tough. More jobs are being lost around the world, than are being created, and retail sales are down sharply from last year. There’s been a run on piggy banks and belts are getting tight. If you’re looking for ways to be frugal without sacrificing hard earned comfort, he
If you haven´t yet heard about glominerals then listen up! It is glōminerals´ belief that good-for-you beauty doesn´t have to be basic. Innovative eye, cheek, and lip products are offered in a rich color palette of fashion-forward shades and timeless color classics designed to enhance every com
Fair Trade Fashion Epona is one of the first UK companies to make clothing using fairtrade certified cotton.The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees that cotton producers are given:A fair and stable price, set by the Fairtrade FoundationA Fairtrade Premium to invest in social and environmental projectsThe m
Vegan Bags At heart Matt and Nat is a vegan brand, conceived with the aim of producing super stylish bags that are leather free. Not content with simply eschewing animal products, however, the brand develops sustainable fabrics. So far they’ve transformed recycled plastic bottles into both nylon