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The End of the Line

The End of the Line

28/10/2010  |  No Comments

A world without fish? If we don't become more responsible about how we consume and what we consume, this may well be the case sooner than we'd like to imagine. Jacqui Stephenson tells us more... more

Design Indaba 2010

Design Indaba 2010

27/02/2010  |  No Comments

The Design Indaba has been a highlight in Cape Town’s CTICC’s calendar since 1995. This year will be no different and will offer great networking opportunities for the more artistic among us and numerous “wow” moments for the rest of us. Not to mention the chance to purchase the most modern of designs. more

Green your holiday: Keeping your travel carbon neutral this festive season

Green your holiday: Keeping your travel carbon neutral this festive season

07/12/2009  |  No Comments

If you, like me, have the luxury of flitting off to some foreign destination this festive season (be it Joburg or Japan) you might be wondering how to go about finding a nifty green solution to counter that sudden spike in your carbon footprint. more

Vote Earth

Vote Earth

16/11/2009  |  No Comments

In preparation for the climate change talks in Copenhagen in December (COP15), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF, formerly the World Wildlife Fund) is urging us to take a stand and show our commitment to a sustainable future by “voting earth”. It takes only a few minutes to participate, and adding your voice could help secure a deal in Copenhagen that will protect people, and protect the planet. more

Groot Constantia Gift Fair

Groot Constantia Gift Fair

20/10/2009  |  6 Comments

The Groot Constantia Gift Fair is coming up at the end of October... Here's the scoop on what's happening, and what you're likely to find there. more

Blog Action Day: 350.org A Global Day of Action - 6 ways to participate in Cape Town

Blog Action Day: 350.org A Global Day of Action – 6 ways to participate in Cape Town

15/10/2009  |  4 Comments

Saturday the 24th of October is an international day of climate action. Contributor Jacqui Stephenson takes a look at some of the cool things you can do right here in Cape Town, to support this great initiative. more

Drinking the good stuff: wine that's delicious, natural and earth-friendly

Drinking the good stuff: wine that’s delicious, natural and earth-friendly

07/10/2009  |  No Comments

We have fabulous wines here in the Cape... but not very many of them are earth-friendly. Contributor and greenie Jacqui Stephenson looks into wines that are not only delicious, but grown in a natural and eco-sensitive way. more

Earlybird special: 11th hour climate change talk

Earlybird special: 11th hour climate change talk

29/09/2009  |  No Comments

This October Global Carbon Exchange (GCX) is hosting an interactive and informative evening with Stephan McGuire, the producer of The 11th Hour, as well as some local leading experts in the field of sustainability. And, if you book by the 30th of September, you qualify for the earlybird special. more

Pondering 'green' building and eZee Bikes at Green Drinks this September

Pondering ‘green’ building and eZee Bikes at Green Drinks this September

24/09/2009  |  No Comments

New contributor Jacqui Stephenson went to Green Drinks at Josephine Mill this Monday... here's what she saw and heard. more

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