Article by: Bongani NkosiSomewhere in South Africa, in some little-known village, waste is being turned into beautiful income-generating objects.A band of motivated women in Ikopeleng village, in the North West province, are leading a groundbreaking project, aptly called Itlhabolole Waste Management
There are so many alternatives to using plastic that are eco-friendly and easy, why not make the switch?Plastic is not good on so many levels. For starters, plastic is bulky, it is not biodegradable and it is made from oil derivatives, which come from a limited natural resource. Moreover, their prod
Natural Make-Up Remover Removing make-up is a nightly thing for many women and there’s nothing like doing it with keeping the environment in mind. A great way to gain eco cred when it comes to your beauty regime is to use U.S. based Physicians’ Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Facial Make
Tokyo: It is not very often a car company subjects the big boss to an open (and unscripted) question and answer session. It is even rarer when the company in question is based in Japan. That, however, was exactly what Honda did — it put Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and pr
Now that summer has arrived those of us with ´green fingers´ will be spending many an hour outdoors in the garden, so we´ve compiled a list of 7 steps to take to harvesting an eco-friendlier and water wise garden.1. Right Plant, Right Place To create the healthiest garden possible, put the r
Anyone who know´s me well enough will know how much I love my Vida coffee and the best part about them is that they sell organic coffee as well! So imagine my glee when ordering a Gelado “to go” on Sunday and it was served to me in a take-away biodegradable, recyclable cup! (pictured)Big up to Vida
SA’s Angoras give diabetics relief Article by: Wilma den HartighSouth Africa is the world’s leading producer of mohair, a unique natural fibre produced by Angora goats. Now the fibre’s special properties are helping diabetics across the world avoid one of the disease’s most debilitating effects.O
From waste, to wealth, to world-class Rags2Riches is a social business enterprise creating high-end designer fashion masterpieces and home accessories that are ethical and eco-friendly. Rags2Riches empowers women of poor communities in the Philippines and recycles scrap cloths discarded by garmen
Make Up That Rocks From the times of ancient Egypt, when Cleopatra outlined her eyes with kohl, women have used make-up as a means of enhancing their features.But where our ancestors once used natural ingredients such as herbs, roots, essential oils, flowers and minerals, today´s cosmetics are of
´Rescued´ Threads Doucette Duvall was launched on Valentines Day 2005 by neighbours in NYC´s Little Italy, Stephanie Doucette and Annebet Duvall. Doucette Duvall practices environmental and social responsibility by manufacturing the entire collection, which is made up of dresses and coats from ´r