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Fairtrade Coffee Week! 15 May 2012 | 07:03 pm
This week join Fairtrade Label South Africa in their campaign to promote an ethical alternative for all coffee lovers. Farmers like the one pictured here benefit from Fairtrade's efforts (Photograph ...
Interview with Greenpop 14 May 2012 | 07:48 pm
Greenpop chat to me about their festival, carbon offsetting and the awesomeness of vegetarian food... Greenpop have run many great projects, including Trees for Zambia Greenpop just hosted its secon...
hot new designs - winners of the no kak sustainable design showcase 10 May 2012 | 07:25 pm
1st prize: SHOOTS by Gabrielle BirkenmeyerIn March 2012, the Eco Design Initiative hosted its highlight events, the Sustainable Design Showcase at City Hall and the Fresh Talent Challenge, a social de...
Herbal Teas - a wealth of good! 9 May 2012 | 09:09 pm
Stay healthy this winter with herbal tea, nature's own gentle medicine. There is a herbal tea for every ailment When it's cold out there and the wind is a-blowing, there is nothing like a good old c...
the long road to a greener commute - a look at jo'burg's public transport system 8 May 2012 | 08:08 pm
Raisa Cole takes to Jo'burg's streets to find out why most of us don't use public transport. The transportation sector is the most rapidly growing source of greenhouse gases in South Africa. Accordin...
sa in pics - connect the dots photos 7 May 2012 | 07:15 pm
Capetonians up Lion's Head - made it to front page of the Sunday Times and the weekend Argus! (click read more for all the pics...) read more
connect the dots - this weekend 5/5/12 4 May 2012 | 09:42 pm
Join Bill McGibbon's 350.org this weekend in an event near you to connect the dots (Capetonians are climbing Lion's Head) All across the world people are holding rallies to remind people what has hap...
amory lovins talks a new energy plan by 2050 - a ted talk 3 May 2012 | 07:51 pm
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supernova mag - brilliant 2 May 2012 | 10:48 pm
the mag for curious kids We recently bought an issue of Supernova. It's a new local mag that our sprite deems 'far better than Kids National Geographic, any day, mom', so it must be. This isn't the ...
Fairtrade South Africa announce their first ambassador 2 May 2012 | 09:05 pm
Fairtrade Label South Africa celebrated their first ambassador this week, award-winning musician Loyiso Bala. Loyiso visits a Fairtrade funded crèche (Photographer: Sydelle Willow Smith) Joining the...
