I first heard about TOMS shoes in November 2007, when I ended up on the same plane as some members of their team flying from OR Tambo to LAX, Los Angeles. TOMS had been out in SA doing a shoe drop. Recently the TOMS team, accompanied by the UK’s Marie Claire magazine, paid a visit to another Souther
South Africa is planning to build a R150-billion (US$21.8-billion) solar park in the Northern Cape province which, according to a pre-feasibility study, has some of the best solar radiation conditions in the world.This is according to Ira Magaziner, chairperson of the Clinton Climate Change Initiati
Leblas is a fine jewellery boutique combining traditional techniques with modern design and sustainable practices. They are committed to sourcing the finest materials mined and created only through sustainable practices. Leblas exclusively uses 100% recycled gold, silver and platinum, sourced specif
Giving water the TLC it deserves Written by: Staff ReporterIn the World Wide Fund for Nature’s recently released living planet report, the organisation notes that the use of freshwater ecosystem services, including, water supply – is now well beyond levels that can be sustained, even at current d
Minister of Environmental Affairs Buyelwa Sonjica delivered the keynote address at the Rhino Summit, which was held at the Reserve Bank’s conference centre in Pretoria on 5 and 6 October.The summit’s aim was to address the tragic surge in rhino poaching incidents that has rocked Southern Africa in t
South Africa plans to build a massive $21.8-billion, 5 000 MW solar park in its semi-desert Northern Cape province as part of an aggressive push to grow its highly industrialised economy and reduce poverty without increasing its carbon footprint. Depending on investor interest, construction could be
Could you be the next green model? The second season of an ongoing competition to find the next “green it girl” is open to entrants until December 31. The competition called Project Green Search aims to inspire people to follow careers which encapsulate environmental, social and humanitaria
“We are a movement, not a company” As one is welcomed into Motherland Coffee, you can tell that the store is someone’s dream come true, and it invites you to stay and relax, and explore this new thought-provoking place.More than just a tasty ethical cup of coffee, and great place to hang out in J
Written by: Bongani NkosiSouth Africa is now looking into alternative and innovative building materials to address backlogs in social housing delivery, and also to improve the quality of its products.The Department of Human Settlements hosted an indaba on 29 and 30 September in Sandton, Johannesburg
A preview of an exciting new collaboration between Speedo, the world’s leading swimwear brand, and award winning sustainable fashion label, From Somewhere, was revealed at Estethica the British Fashion Council’s ethical fashion area at London Fashion Week.The ‘From Somewhere with Speedo’ collaborati