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TOPIC verifies Fry’s non GMO labelling claim

Fry’s Original Hot Dogs was TOPIC’s top nominated product by consumers in early March. The product claims on the box that it is “a non GM product” and the team went to work uncovering the facts.

Innovative Eco-friendly School Opens in Joe Slovo Township

Children from the Silindokuhle Crèche in the impoverished Joe Slovo Township this week, received a major boost towards their education in the form of a newly built eco-friendly school.

Wildlife Works Becomes Africa’s First Carbon-Neutral, Fair-Trade Factory

Now that it’s been greenlit by Fair Trade U.S.A., Wildlife Works can formally claim the title of Africa’s first—and so far only—carbon-neutral and fair-trade clothing factory. The certification is only the tip of the company’s environmental stewardship, however.

Wearable Tech that Monitors Air Pollution

There are loads of technological gadgets that have helped us achieve our health and fitness goals, such as those measuring heart rate to how much height you’ve claimed during your mountain climbing class. But there’s been one element on our morning run that couldn’t be measured until now – how much pollution we’re sucking in with every breath, potentially putting our health at risk. Now a really cool gadget aims to change all that.

Spring Cleaning Tips to Spruce Your Home in a Weekend

When the weather gets warmer, you pack away your winter woollen items and will probably feel tempted to do some spring cleaning. The problem is that sometimes this can feel overwhelming or you might start the task and then lose energy halfway in. To prevent it from being a time-, and energy-, consuming project, here are some spring-cleaning hacks to help you refresh your home in a weekend.

MAC Cosmetics is No Longer Cruelty-Free

Actress and model Pamela Anderson wants MAC Cosmetics to clean up their act. The former Viva Glam spokesmodel is calling out the beauty retailer in a plea to reinstate their cruelty-free policy, which was abandoned to sell cosmetics in China.

H&M Debuts New Denim Styles Made From Recycled Garments

H&M is expanding its selection of denim made from the reclaimed fibers of clothing collected through its garment-recycling initiative.

Skincare Products to Lose – and Others to Use – in Spring

You know that you should change your moisturiser from a thick one in winter to a lighter one in spring, but there are actually other changes that should be made to your skincare routine when the weather warms up. Here are a few products to put on ice.

Gases that Used to Help the Ozone Layer Are Banned

As scientists learn more about climate change and what works to fight it, they might also discover that they’ve been using methods that are actually harmful. One of these is a group of gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Woolworths Introduces South Africa’s First Sustainable Mannequins

RE:, the iconic and edgy denim brand known for its sustainability credentials has launched its first trendy and innovatively designed standalone store in Menlyn, Pretoria and introduced a first for the South African retail environment with their use of specialised, sustainable mannequins.