LIFESTYLE

A Future Cape Town

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Is Cape Town city designed in a sustainable, ‘liveable’ way? Rashiq Fataar, MD of Future Cape Town thinks we could do better, and is working hard on the how. Read about his ideas on urban design.

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Mix ‘n Match Décor Creates Magic

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Are you designing your home but battling to find accessories that match? Are you trying to create a simple, yet synchronised look? It’s time to stop stressing. This year and 2013 focuses on mixing and matching décor. Here’s your fuss-free guide.

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Avant Garde object I Judgment Day

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This morning we has a fabulous morning judging the Avant Garde object Design Time students eco chic objects. We had a vibrant judging panel who consisted of designer, Haldane Martin, Yolande Mitton, principal of Design Time; Andre Nel, sustainability manager from Pick n Pay and myself.

Sticky Notes A Recycling Friend or a Foe?

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Being organized in life can be fun, especially when using sticky notes. Our work and home lives are filled with brightly colored stacks of sticky notes. When it comes to sticky notes, a great friend of mine, I was saddened to hear that they are not easily recycled.

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A Recyclable Computer?

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A personal computer made out of wood has been designed by German scientists. The computer that looks like a screen placed on a chopping board is said to be one of the most environmentally friendly computers on earth because every part of it can be recycled.