September 1, 2011
It is important to realize that using sisal rugs in your home or workplace helps to promote sustainability in developing countries. Likewise, you are providing a […]
September 1, 2011
Bamboo countertops can be a great choice for anyone who is interested in replacing their current counters with a new, eco friendly option. There are lots […]
August 25, 2011
For those who are looking for different styles and alternatives to the many popular eco-friendly area rugs that are currently available, you should consider seagrass area […]
August 13, 2011
The green building industry in South Africa is showing signs of maturation, with increasing numbers of architects, engineers and product suppliers showing interest in the sector, […]
August 12, 2011
Bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly building materials there is—it’s sturdy and solid, yet it grows extremely fast and is therefore rapidly renewable.(Hint hint: that […]
July 12, 2011
You might think that there is a lot more hassle and expense involved in building a home that conforms to your eco-friendly standards, but in truth, […]
July 4, 2011
After the big BPA scare of aught nine I decided to switch from using my Nalgene bottle, just to be on the safe side. Normally I’m […]
June 28, 2011
Studies estimate that 1 square metre of grassed rooftop can remove up to 2kg of polluted particles from the air every year, depending on the foliage […]
June 28, 2011
Offering respite from the urban jungle along with a host of unseen building benefits, green rooftops are now a rapidly growing trend. Half of humanity now […]
June 27, 2011
When it comes to decking, strand-woven bamboo is regarded by many as the only sustainable hardwood these days. With a fantastic reputation in terms of its […]
June 21, 2011
Architect William Morgan’s goggle-eyed Dune House was created back in the mid 1970′s. The two, side-by-side, duplex apartments were built right into the Atlantic Beach, Florida […]
June 18, 2011
The cost of living is rising and sadly, most of our salaries are staying the same. When it’s getting harder and harder to make ends meet […]
June 14, 2011
Have you been to a wedding recently, where the bride didn’t wear white? These days, anything seems to go when it comes to weddings, and our […]
June 7, 2011
What makes a spa green? What are they? And why is there a rapidly growing movement around the world towards ‘green spas’? Consumers across the world, […]
June 7, 2011
When most people think of saving the planet, dental health is often left out of the equation, but taking care of your teeth can actually become […]
June 2, 2011
Based on nature’s own recycling process, this human waste-disposal system is inexpensive, waterless and a portable compost heap in a bucket. The ‘Jenkins’ humanure toilet is […]
June 1, 2011
It is important to remember that opting for alternatives to synthetic garden inputs is important, but also part of a wider system of enhancing natural cycles […]
May 27, 2011
Green is everywhere these days – in news, politics, fashion, technology and gardening. That’s great, but being bombarded with a million messages from all sides can […]