2011

The Raw Food diet

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Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksThe raw food diet is more than a ‘new craze’ – for many, it’s a way of life. There are many diet fads that come and go but it seems that the raw food diet is probably here to stay. In New York, there are entire restaurants and grocery stores dedicated to providing raw

Eco gyms – a new idea?

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Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksSo you have your towel, water bottle, mp3 player with your favourite exercise tunes and about an hour to burn at the gym. You sit down on your first machine and you begin a pumping session. Have you ever noticed the ‘mode/display’ button on the machine? Press this butt

Turn your rubbish into riches

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Written by: Giulia SimoloIf you think about how much waste your family accumulates on a weekly or monthly basis, it might shock you to see that you’re throwing away so much stuff that ends up in landfills. Some of those items that you’re so quick to toss into the bin might not even have reached thei

Clean Green this Spring

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Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s spring cleaning time! Although you want to ensure your home is clean and shiny for spring, the last thing you want is to infuse your home with unhealthy cleaning agents. Here are ways to clean your house in an eco-friendly way. No shopping required Before you make it

CT complex awarded 5-star eco-friendly status

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Cape Town now has the first five-star green office in Africa.The Green Building Council of South Africa awarded the multi-million rand Aurecon Complex with the eco-friendly status last Thursday.The green star certification process evaluates the design and construction of a property.The council’s Bri

Protect our rhinos: What YOU can do

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Conservation bodies, private reserve owners and the public are coming together to wage war against the onslaught of rhino poaching that is taking place within South Africa’s borders. The Wilderness Foundation believes that one of the keys to saving the rhino, one of the country’s Big Five, is an int

Eco fashion trends this spring

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Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksThe weather is heating up and while we’re not quite ready to whip out our bikini’s, we’re definitely ready to pack away (most of) our jerseys and bulky winter clothing. Spring not only means new beginnings – for us fashionistas, this season is also synonymous with shop

Electrolux SA launches Vac from the Sea

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Electrolux South Africa, a leading floor care and home appliance manufacturer, has announced the launch of the South African ‘Vac from the Sea’ project. The new project, which forms part of the company´s extensive sustainability efforts, will see Electrolux partner with an ocean conservation and com

Causes for women to support

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Written by: Giulia Simolo Being a woman is synonymous with being powerful and strong. But it is also about not knowing boundaries. It was author Virginia Woolf who claimed, ‘As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the world.’ Using your strength to unite with others and make a differe