South African´s consume, per capita, 2500 litres of water per day, but not by drinking, cooking or gardening alone. We overlook how much is required for production of those goods we take for granted. ´Virtual water´ determines our water footprint (visible and virtual water used) as individuals, busi
The new MacBook family embodies Apple’s continuing environmental commitment. When Apple redesigned the new Macbook, their designers and engineers set a goal of making not only the greenest notebook Apple ever produced, but the greenest family of notebooks. So every new Macbook has been built using m
Organic Denim It was the summer of 1969: Man took his first walk on the moon. Nearly 450,000 people gathered in upstate New York to witness the historic Woodstock concert. And Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco. A lot has changed since then but Gap is still a firm fa
Woolworths is the third largest consumer of organic cotton in the world. By using more organic cotton they are encouraging farming practices that are ´cleaner´ and better for the earth and people.Why organic cotton?it´s farmed without any of the synthetic chemicals that could contaminate the soil, o
Local Designers Going Eco Chic “What you warp around your body is a reflection of your soul”. Fundudzi is headed by fashion entrepreneur, Craig Jacobs. The name Fundudzi is inspired by a body of water, Lake Fundudzi, a scared sire for the vhaVenda tribe whose home is found in the mountainous nort
Recycle and Design The team at Carbon d´Afreeque uses PVC skins that were once destined as noxious gases for our blue skies or as toxins seeping into the water table, to make funky, colourful eco-friendly bags and clutches.Founded in 2005, Carbon d´Afreeque is on an ´e-mission´ to make the planet
Every 3.79 litres of gasoline you burn produces 8.62 kilograms of carbon dioxide, so it pays to conserve (in more ways than one). Your car will work more efficiently if you obey the speed limit and avoid rapid, unnecessary acceleration. Keep your tyres properly inflated and service your car regularl
Shop at your local farmers´market. This will help support farmers in your area, so they won´t be forced to sell off their land for development, and it will decrease your food miles, meaning less fuel will be used to provide your daily meals. Your food will be delicious and better for you. Eat as muc
Drink water from the tap,instead of buying single-use bottled water, which requires much more energy to produce, store and transport. Barely 20% of those plastic bottles end up getting recycled, and most are made out of petroleum.Use filters if you are concerned about your local water supply.Buy a r
They aren’t loaded with pesticides so you can spend your eco-friendly money elsewhere! AsparagusAsparagus face fewer threats from pests such as insects or disease, so fewer pesticides need to be used.Look for firm spears with bright green or purplish compact tips. Plan on 200g per person, and for