Delicious Nutritious Marinated Pear by Jenny Louw
We told you about Jenny´s new book Earth Artist here, well now we are trying out some of her recipes so prepare to indulge!
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Sustainable Soles from Gucci
Gucci have become the latest brand to design an eco-friendly shoe line as part of their pre-fall 2012 collection. Following in the footsteps of the likes of Stella McCartney, the new shoe collection designed by creative director Frida Giannini will use biodegradable plastic instead of leather or suede to create chic, guilt-free footwear. The project is part of Gucci´s ongoing commitment to the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the world´s most important conference on sustainability and fashion.
Nourish your skin this winter
Winter doesn’t have to mean dry, flaky skin or make you consider hibernation. Here’s how to nourish your skin during the cold months so you can flaunt it and feel fabulous!
The fur debate: adding ‘eco’ to the mix
While the textile industry as a whole has been recognised as an environmental hazard, fur in fashion remains controversial because of the animal cruelty factor. But with everyday fabrics like cotton heavily depleting and polluting fresh water supplies worldwide, could it be that we need to revaluate
Office Upcycle: PART 1
Those of you who follow us on Twitter will know that we have begun a small “office makeover” to bring some cheer to the winter months. Last weekend I started with my desk which is an old wooden desk that I had touched up last year with varnish but now decided I needed something brighter and more chic.
Shoes that bring cultural change
You probably haven´t heard of Veja as they employ a zero zero strategy of not advertising. But I think their way of doing business and producing their products is just too good not to share!
Maggots: a sustainable animal feed
An enterprising duo has developed a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soya livestock feeds, in the process helping to ease the pressure on precious natural resources which are constantly under strain from the growing human population.
First green superyacht goes on sale
How does the wealthy boating enthusiast reconcile a passion for gas-guzzling superyachts with concern for the natural ocean environment?
SA’s drinking water is top class
South Africa’s drinking water is among the best to be found anywhere, and the country remains among a few in the world where water can safely be consumed from the tap, said water affairs minister Edna Molewa.Molewa was releasing the 2012 Blue Drop report during the Water Institute of Southern Africa
Protecting marine life with plastic
Innovative plastic pipe bins are being used in a waste removal project – the first of its kind in South Africa – to clear discarded fishing line from beaches along the country´s coastline.The specially designed bins form part of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust pilot project, an initiative that ai