Elands Bay to Langebaan
byTrekking for Trash duo, Cam and Mike battle out the wind to endure day 23 – 28 Elands Bay to Langebaan.
Eco Activism
Olifants river mouth – Elands Bay
byFollow Mike and Cam from the Can Do! Trekking for Trash team on their journey, day 18 – 22 – Olifants River to Elands Bay.
Ink Cartridge Recycling Helps Babies
byLexmark South Africa’s ink cartridge recycling initiative for babies (Crib) is putting empty printer cartridges to good use by protecting the environment and helping children in need.
Eco Fashion Designers Making Waves
byBeing an eco fashion designer is about taking fashion to new exciting places. Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino is doing just that with his unconventional approach to luxury women’s fashion.
Groenriviermond to Olifantsriviermond: PART 3
byYay Part 3 is finally here from our intrepid Can Do! Trekking for Trash adventurers. I’m so proud of these guys, if you haven’t already, check out their progress.
Valpre’s PlantBottle – Evolution in Eco Friendly Packaging
byThe environmental friendliness of packaging is a big topic at the moment. We as consumers are becoming more conscious of packaging’s impact and how it can be the cause of irreparable damage to the environment, such as congesting the oceans or taking thousands of years to decompose.
Hondeklipbaai to Groenriviermond: PART 2: Cobras and Caves
byWe know you’ve been waiting for it, so here it is, part 2 of 3 from the Can Do! Trekking for Trash team, Camilla and Michael. We’ve dubbed it Cobras and Caves, enjoy!
Energy Saving Light Bulbs: A Health Hazard?
byWhen it comes to light bulbs, choosing compact fluorescent lamps (or CFLs) is a great energy-saving option as they are four times more efficient than the incandescent kind. But did you know that CFLs contain mercury? What are the potential risks for you and your family? Find out here.
New Bike Lanes for Cape Town
byOur city is going to become more cyclist friendly, thanks to local campaign Bicycle Cape Town. The efforts of a handful of activists has translated into a commitment by The City of Cape Town to construct proper cycling facilities along the full length of Albert Road in Woodstock.
CAN DO! Trekking for Trash: Birthdays, Bubbles and Babalas!
byCan Do! Trekking for Trash’s Camilla Howard recounts the next leg of their journey, McDougalls Bay to Kleinsee.