CAN DO! Trekking for Trash is a courageous 3000km trek on foot by social change adventurers Michael Baretta and Camilla Howard along the South African coast line from Alexander Bay on the Namibian border, to Kosi Bay on the Mozambican border.
Following an investigation into the seafood sold at Fruit and Veg City two months ago, a number of Sapa journalists were apparently detained in a cold storage room in a Sandton franchise and ordered to delete all photographic evidence.
Spring is finally here and if you’re like us, you’re ready to ditch the scarves and jackets in exchange for bright colours and lighter materials. Here’s an overview of the biggest fashion trends this season.
I am totally addicted to Pinterest. There are so many beautiful people, places, food, animals… I could go on forever and you don’t even have to spend a cent to admire it all.
In addition to the range of African Fairtrade products already available in local stores, South Africans can now purchase Fairtrade organic green olives from Palestine. The olives are imported and distributed in South Africa by Zaytoun, which was founded in 2004 to work with Palestinian farmers who had lost their olive and olive oil exports since the intifada.
The term ‘upcycling’ is often used to describe the conversion of unused items into tools of value that benefit communities. In the case of Copenhagen-based shipping company Safmarine, decommissioned shipping containers come in handy with efforts to uplift and improve the quality of education in disadvantaged communities across the country.
Left your reusable tote at home? Here’s a solution that’s good for more than lining your recycling bin. The “H+Bag” sustainable hanger bag is a paper carrier that transforms into a clothes hanger for your purchase.
Avant Garde object, Live Eco’s eco design competition sponsored by Pick n Pay, competitors from Design Time in Cape Town have been hard at work brainstorming their storyboards.
Are women really more eco-friendly than men? Many studies have shown that women are more eco-conscious than men. But what makes this so and why are we greener?
Avant Garde object is a Live Eco design initiative brought to you by Pick n Pay. The idea behind the competition is to inspire young designers to think more sustainably & holistically when it comes to their creations.