The people of Kitakyushu are working together to create a recycling-oriented community that produces no waste The name Kitakyushu is somewhat legendary in green circles. Once a highly-polluted industrial city in Japan, it cleaned itself up, thanks to the combined efforts of citizens, industries a
Valentine´s Day is coming up on the 14th, so we thought we´d give you some ideas for you to surprise your loved ones with these eco-chic gift ideas.Africology has a Candle in a box gift set, made with pure natural fragrances such as: rose and citrus fruits, lavender and eucalyptus, bergamot and cori
25-year-old Kelly Osbourne, born into rock music royalty and a life of celebrity decadence and convenience, is re-evaluating her role as a conscientious consumer and green minded citizen with her recent declaration that she is not only eschewing bottled water but also trying her hand at composting k
Nearly 2 billion people in the world, approximately 35% of the global population, still do not have electricity. Sub-Saharan Africa, with a population of about 350 million people, has the lowest levels of electrification in the world, where 9 out of 10 people do not have electricity. Energy and pove
Swedish retail chain H&M usually makes headlines with its designer collaborations, which in the past year ranged from Jimmy Choo to Sonia Rykiel, but this coming March, the brand has a different ace up its sleeve: the organic, yet stylish “Garden Collection”.While “ethical fashion” has been reso
There are five main ingredients that can be used to make all the household cleaning solutions listed below. They include:Baking soda: Cleans and deodorizes, softens water to increase the number of suds and the general cleaning power of soap.Borax: This is an excellent disinfectant, and it is also go
Towards the end of last year, we told you here how IT retailer, Incredible Connection have established EnviroConnection, a service which enables consumers to get rid of obsolete items of technology in an environmentally safe way – whether or not they were bought at Incredible Connection.To reinforce
It´s a frightening premise and it´s happening right now. Last night I went to watch a documentary at the Labia in Cape Town, called A Sea Change. It is a beautifully shot documentary that follows the journey of retired history teacher Sven Huseby on his quest to discover what is happening to the
Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the global premiere of the all-new Mazda5 (known as the Mazda Premacy in Japan) during the press days of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on March 2 and 3, 2010. Embracing dynamic and elegant Nagare design, the new Mazda5 emits approximately 15% less CO2 than the current
Puma kit unites footballers Top sportswear manufacturer Puma has designed a football kit for the African continent – and as part of Puma’s Play for Life environmental initiative, the Africa Unity kit is also raising awareness among football fans about the importance of caring for the planet.Play