South Africa´s reputation as a top performer and trend-setter in the global gardening industry was recently confirmed when the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) appointed a South African as its president, for the first time.
Written by: Giulia SimoloThink ice cube trays are only for ice? Do you see wine bottles as nothing more than needing to be thrown into the recycling bin once they’ve been emptied of their contents? If so, then it’s time to open your mind! There are some great eco-friendly uses for common kitchen ite
Written by: Giulia Simolo Being a woman is synonymous with being powerful and strong. But it is also about not knowing boundaries. It was author Virginia Woolf who claimed, ‘As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the world.’ Using your strength to unite with others and make a differe
Written by: Giulia Simolo Good habits are not only about improving yourself, but also doing your bit for the planet. But are your children’s habits green? Or could they do with some eco-friendliness? Here are some good green habits to start them on the right track. Pop it in the recycling bin Ensure
Written by: Giulia Simolo Often it’s during our spare time that we think the most about how to improve our environment and make a difference in the world. So spare a thought for the kinds of hobbies that you partake in. You might not realise that some hobbies could be adding strain to the earth’s re
Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s Valentine’s Day which brings to mind images of love, but could also be seen as a commercialised day where you spend more money than you should! Throw in having a more eco-friendly day and you’re probably assuming that this means more reasons to shell out the cash. But
Written by: Giulia Simolo If you’re single you don’t have to skimp on the Valentine’s Day fun. Make this one all about you and some green loving. Leading an eco-friendly lifestyle not only makes you feel good because you’ve done your part to help alleviate the world’s environmental problems, but it
Written by: Giulia Simolo With all the appliances you use on a daily basis, it amounts to a huge sum of energy that goes into your home activities. But with the start of a fresh new year, now’s a great time to begin saving more energy. Because if you don’t, you’re not only making the environment les
Written by: Giulia Simolo You’re not the only one who deserves a bit of TLC this festive season. It’s a great time of year to show some love to your loyal furry friends! But just make sure gifts for your pets are eco-friendly. After all, would you give your children something harmful? Definitely not