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Eco Design Progress Report: Week 4

This week the Avant Garde object Design Time students showcase their eco design development. They show us through their boards how the design is evolving and the various problems they are running into when it comes to sustainable design.

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Google’s Eco-Energy Footprint

In the arena of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices our favorite search engine Google is making history. Google has released a detailed report informing the public about clean energy innovation.

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Cheap Fashion High Cost

Understanding our own personal relationship with clothing is often overlooked or misunderstood. How many of us truly know or care where all our clothing comes from or is made of, or if workers were paid a fair wage?

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Down to the Market!

Shopping at a farmers market has many benefits, both for you and the environment. Here’s why and some of our favourite farmers markets in SA.

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Biofuel in South Africa

Fossil fuels, oil and the energy-intensive nature of petrol production means that many countries are focusing on biofuel production. While South Africa seems to have the policies and plans in place, commercial biofuel production hasn’t materialised yet.

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Biodegradable Sandals from Amazonas

Amazonas are beautiful, recycled and biodegradable sandals. They are inspired by the nature and diversity of Brazil and come in four distinct lines: EcoRubber, BioRubber, Fun and Enjoy.

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Romancing the Daisies

It’s flower season at the West Coast Nature Reserve, near Langebaan. The reserve is bursting with colour and is a must-see for locals and any tourists alike.

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Spur Making Biodiesel from Vegetable Cooking Oil

Over a million litres of vegetable cooking oil used by the Spur Corporation across three of its restaurant operations in the Western Cape, have been converted to biodiesel to power a range of fishing vessels, trucks and mining equipment.