South African´s consume, per capita, 2500 litres of water per day, but not by drinking, cooking or gardening alone. We overlook how much is required for production of those goods we take for granted. ´Virtual water´ determines our water footprint (visible and virtual water used) as individuals, busi
Cool DownGeysers use more energy than any other appliance, so turn its temperature down to 60 degrees celsius ( 60C ). You´ll also use up to 40% less energy if you lower your washing machine´s wash temperature to 30 degrees celsius ( 30C). Retail giant, Woolworths, is now clearly labelling clothes t
The new MacBook family embodies Apple’s continuing environmental commitment. When Apple redesigned the new Macbook, their designers and engineers set a goal of making not only the greenest notebook Apple ever produced, but the greenest family of notebooks. So every new Macbook has been built using m
Organic Denim It was the summer of 1969: Man took his first walk on the moon. Nearly 450,000 people gathered in upstate New York to witness the historic Woodstock concert. And Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco. A lot has changed since then but Gap is still a firm fa
Go Paperless!Help save the environment by getting as many of your bills and statements as you can, sent to you electronically. This will help save millions of trees and allow you to do your bit to make a difference!
Woolworths is the third largest consumer of organic cotton in the world. By using more organic cotton they are encouraging farming practices that are ´cleaner´ and better for the earth and people.Why organic cotton?it´s farmed without any of the synthetic chemicals that could contaminate the soil, o
Local Designers Going Eco Chic “What you warp around your body is a reflection of your soul”. Fundudzi is headed by fashion entrepreneur, Craig Jacobs. The name Fundudzi is inspired by a body of water, Lake Fundudzi, a scared sire for the vhaVenda tribe whose home is found in the mountainous nort
Recycle and Design The team at Carbon d´Afreeque uses PVC skins that were once destined as noxious gases for our blue skies or as toxins seeping into the water table, to make funky, colourful eco-friendly bags and clutches.Founded in 2005, Carbon d´Afreeque is on an ´e-mission´ to make the planet
Esse is based in Africa and has been formulated using our majestic continent´s incredible plant diversity. African plants are sustainably harvested under Fair Trade conditions by local communities. The populations of these plants are externally monitored to ensure that the rate of harvest is sustain
There are many ways to reduce your electricity bills. Wash your laundry in cold water instead of hot, line dry your laundry, and use a toaster oven for small heating needs instead of a bigger electric stove. Open windows to let the light in, turn off unneeded lights and appliances, and unplug unuse