These South African women have got bush.
These South African womxn have got bush. This Arbor Month, it's not only about trees... We've got bush. And so should you. At Greenpop, trees are at our roots, but after putting 80 000 trees in the ground over the last 7 years, we think it's time to branch out. In...
Can Art Play A Role For The Environment?
Can art play a role for the environment? 14 AUGUST, 2017 By Justine Stewart In a world that is ever-changing and that needs a great shift in people’s behaviour, what is the best way to communicate that need for change? Does (or can) art play a role in the...
Top 10 Tips for Greening your Camping Trip
Top 10 tips for greening your camping trip! 11 AUGUST, 2017 By Justine Stewart with Zachary Astran Leaving the city behind for the great outdoors and reconnecting with nature is always good for the soul, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it is always good for the...
The Wonders Of The Moringa Tree
The Wonders Of The Moringa Tree 11 AUGUST, 2017 By Matthew Koehorst Moringa Oliefera is a tree native to the Southern foothills of the Himalayas that has been widely cultivated and used in tropical and subtropical areas around the globe. Moringa is often referred to...
Permaculture In Zambia (and your backyard)
Permaculture In Zambia (and your backyard) 11 AUGUST, 2017 By Matthew Koehorst Hi - My name is Matthew. I’ve worked with Greenpop for the last 4 years, first full time as the Head of the Planting Department, and now on a contractual basis under my own project called...
The Journey To Zambia
The Journey To Zambia 11 AUGUST, 2017 By Justine Stewart As the timeless quote goes, “it’s not about the destination but about the journey”. If you follow Greenpop at all, then you would have heard some of the stories about our time at the Greenpop Zambia Festival of...
67 volunteer opportunities in Cape Town for Mandela Day and every day!
67 volunteer opportunities in Cape Town for Mandela Day and every day! 11 July, 2017 By Annie Frische It's time to get active! Greenpop has put together a list of ways you can spend your 67 minutes of service this Nelson Mandela Day - and beyond! There are so many...
10 Ways to Be a Green Entrepreneur
10 Ways to Be a Green Entrepreneur 04 JULY, 2017 The business world can be tricky. From managing employees, to maintaining passion, even to balancing a home life, it is easy to let environmentalism slip through the cracks. With these tips and tricks from Greenpop's...
6 office plants to green your desk
6 Office Plants to Green your Desk 21 JULY, 2017 Guest post by Life Green Group Looking to liven up your office desk or even the office with the aesthetic benefits? Are you interested in understanding the health benefits of office plants? Life Indoors, an interior...
A Guide to Sustainable Housing
A Guide to Sustainable Housing 26 JUNE, 2017 Guest post by Matt Reilly Matt is a home improvement and design writer working for Reilly Roofing and Gutters, TX. He promotes sustainable living through the use of eco-friendly technology in everyday life. In recent...
6 wise trees in film that kids (and adults) can learn from.
6 wise trees in film that kids (and adults) can learn from. 07 JUNE, 2017 By Jade Calder & Georgina Lockwood They say the greatest oak was once just a little nut who held its ground. This lesson in resilience got us at Life Green Group thinking about the many...
We went 7 days plastic free… and saved the world!
We went plastic-free for 7 days... and saved the world! 5 JUNE, 2017 By Ivy Pepin “Littering is better than throwing it away,” my friend said when I remarked on the number of plastic bags floating along the side of the road. Shocked, I opened my mouth to disagree, but...
Dealing with Drought: Lessons from the Oude Molen Eco-Village
Dealing with Drought: Lessons from the Oude Molen Eco-Village 26 MAY, 2017 By Mpumelelo Sefalane With dam levels sitting at only 20.5% and level 4 water restrictions upon us, the drought is at the top of every Capetonian’s mind. It is clear that our driest summer in...
South African Reforestation: Platbos Indigenous Forest
South African Reforestation: Platbos Indigenous Forest 24 APRIL, 2017 By Ivy Pepin Once a year in the Platbos indigenous forest, a group of impassioned people comes together for a unique South African reforestation project. But it’s more than just a project. It’s a...
What is Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)?
What is Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration? 29 MARCH 2017 By Reini Marissens With climate change knocking on our door, increasing deforestation and droughts, the future sometimes looks very dark and scary. Even more for people who live close to nature and are...
7 water-wise trees to use in a Xeriscape garden this National Water Week
7 water-wise trees to use in a Xeriscape garden this National Water Week 09 MARCH, 2017 Guest post by Life Green Group Having just come out of a massive El Nino drought, South Africans need to re-look at how we use water, one way to conserve water is in the garden....
Greening Urban Spaces: February 2017
Greening Urban Spaces: February 2017 28 FEBRUARY, 2017 By Ivy Pepin Well, the earth certainly felt our affection in this month of love! The weeks here at Greenpop have been brimming with four planting days, three different workshops, many days of monitoring, and more....
Activist Spotlight: #TrekForTrees
Activist Spotlight: #TrekForTrees 16 FEBRUARY, 2017 By Ivy Pepin Being an active citizen means translating your passion into action. It might mean bringing your own bag to buy groceries. It might mean cooking a colorful vegan meal a few times a week. In one particular...
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