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Meet The CAN DO! Trekking For Trash Team

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.

Fruit and Veg City Seafood Scandal

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.

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Spring Eco Fashion Trends

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.

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Upcycling Pinspiration

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.

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Fairtrade Organic Green Olives now available in SA

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.

“Sport in a box” Upcycling For A Better Community

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.

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H+Bag Sustainable Hanger Bag

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: The Brief

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.