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Are your Levi’s poisoning you?
Over the weekend South Africans joined the global call for Levi's to Detox. Over 700 activists in over 80 cities around the world made their voices heard and demanded that Levi's eliminate all...
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Greenwashing: how do we use this concept for good?
The concept of greenwashing is one that I have long refrained from discussing, preferring rather to encourage the developing green market and not to fuel fires of mistrust. Not because it’s not...
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Transparency in the fashion industry needed
Transparency and traceability were top of the agenda at the Ethical Fashion Forum's recent SOURCE Summit, but what will it take for the fashion industry to tackle the destruction it leaves in its wake?
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Green Faire for healthier homes & lives
A wide range of green products and services will be on offer, as well as a great line-up of talks, innovations and inventions.
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Fresh organic foods delivered to your door in Gauteng
"As a Specialist Kinesiologist I understand about the impact of our bad diets on our health, nevermind that of our farming methods on the planet."
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Plans to put radioactive metal in consumer goods going ahead
Civil society organisations have warned the nuclear industry to back off radioactive metal imports for smelting and its deregulated sale in South Africa, or face a legal battle.
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New labelling helps make recycling easier for customers
In South Africa, there are so many recycling labels which are confusing for customers, designers and developers.
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Raising millions with reusable bags
Customers buying cause related reusable bags have helped raise close to R5 million for rhinos, other endangered species, marine life and breast cancer awareness.
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Greyton aims to phase out plastic bags
From the 3rd of July 2014 (International plastic bag free day), Greyton aims to become South Africa’s first town to phase out single use plastic shopping bags. This is a drive initiated by Greyton...
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Shopping to make a difference
Viva to the Capetownians who consider where their food comes from, who shop local, organic and seasonal, who support community empowering farming initiatives and who benefit themselves...
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How to save the planet from gold mining
Diamonds are supposed to be forever, however it’s the human love affair with gold that has been truly lasting. For thousands of years, since even before the time of King Tut, gold has been prized for...
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Consumer action group tackles supermarket greenwashing
It seems as if the ‘world of difference’ slogan of a popular retailer increases sales, but does not stand up to scrutiny. The consumer action group, Grass, has Woolworths in its sights again for...
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Buy local this festive season
This festive season is likely to be another ‘big spender’ for South African consumers – how you spend that money can make a positive impact on the country and its people. You can walk into any shop at...
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Creating a vibrant and viable future for all
Eco Atlas South Africa is conducting a promotional campaign for green products or places, and there are various prizes up for grabs. The world as we know it is changing fast now, with the use of...
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Viva la fashion revolution
Recently the world celebrated International Fashion Revolution Day. This day was held in honour of the 1 129 factory workers who died and the 2 515 who were injured when Rana Plaza clothing factory in...
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