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6 Environmental Achievements of the Past Decade
In the last decade, we achieved amazing things for our environment! We want to celebrate those environmental achievements and get inspired for the future.
Active Citizen Photo Essay
Photographer Carl van der Linde has created an active citizen photo essay capturing doers from the cape area working towards a better planet.
Eden Festival of Action 2019 : Greenpop and the Local Youth
Through the support of generous funders, we were able to host 43 local students at the Eden Festival of Action 2019. Read more about their experience.
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle: Everything you need to know
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle: Everything you need to know 18 JUNE, 2019 By Hanna Vinckers The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle poses a significant threat to South Africa’s trees. Since arriving in South Africa in 2017, the PSHB has been responsible for the...
Conscious consumerism: Fast fashion fuelling fashion failure?
Conscious consumerism: Fast fashion fuelling fashion failure? 6 MARCH, 2019 By India Horner The world now consumes approximately 80 billion pieces of clothing every year. This is 400% more than the amount we consumed just two decades ago. The fashion industry is now...
The connection between sustainability and permaculture
The connection between sustainability and permaculture 24 SEPTEMBER, 2018 By Pierre In what can be described as a period of reawakening regarding environmental consciousness, it is important to make people aware of best practice in minimising our impact. Both...
Eco-Friendly Vehicle – How to Turn your Car into one
How to Turn your Car into an Eco-Friendly Vehicle 24 OCTOBER, 2018 By Mattea Jacobs One of the most significant contributors to harmful greenhouse gasses is transportation due to the burning of fossil fuels. Nowadays, innovative inventions like the hybrid car and the...
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer: Everything You Need To Know!
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer: Everything You Need To Know! 30 AUGUST, 2018 By Abdul Rahman Mahayni What Is The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer? These beetles, also known as Euwallacea fornicatus, are a troublesome species that are able to cause a great deal of trouble...
How To Live Off-The-Grid: Easy Steps You Can Follow
How to live off-the-grid:Easy Steps You Can Follow 3 AUGUST, 2018 By Abdul Rahman Mahayni In a world dominated by consumerism and the achievement of wealth, many have taken it upon themselves to adopt a lifestyle in which they’re wholly responsible for themselves. As...
10 Environmental Benefits of Planting a Tree
10 environmental benefits of planting a tree. Learn about natural air conditioning. Soon you might be keen to plant one yourself as well.
Top 10 Environmental TED Talks
Top 10 Environmental TED Talks 19 APRIL, 2018 By Lea Müller Whenever I have some time to spare and I don’t feel like spending these 10 or 20 minutes on nonsense, watching TED Talks is the go to free time activity. They are an easy and fun way I can inform myself as I...
10 Women Environmentalists You Should Know About
10 Woman Environmentalists You Should Know About 29 July, 2020 By Natalie Barth All over the world, women are at the forefront of promoting the environmental revolution. Whether it be exploring the world’s oceans or protecting the Amazon, fearless women are...
Drought-Tolerant Garden : How to Create One
Drought-Tolerant Garden : How to Create One 29 January 2018 By Rebekah White If you live in one of the drier areas of the country, you no doubt have found yourself at a crossroads when it comes to your landscaping. Is it better to neglect the lawn entirely, and...
Top 10 Nature-Inspired Baby Names
Top 10 Nature-Inspired Baby Names 22 January 2018 By Natalie Barth Looking for a baby name for your future family? More and more people are turning towards nature-inspired names for their children. Giving your child a nature-inspired name could give it a personality...
Community Garden : How To Start One in 6 Easy Steps
Community Garden : How To Start One in 6 Easy Steps 9 NOVEMBER, 2017 Text By Daire Cullen Photographs By Sean Cullen There’s nothing my brother can’t do. He always has a million passion projects going on at the same time while juggling his seemingly never-ending PhD,...
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