May 23, 2011
Greenwashing is defined as the act of misleading consumers about the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service. The […]
May 22, 2011
No matter what oven and hob you have in your home, there are a whole host of things that you can do to save energy and […]
May 21, 2011
******************** A survey of 200 sites in 20 countries around the world has found that bisphenol A, a synthetic compound that mimics estrogen and is linked […]
May 20, 2011
Often, by choosing to go green as parents, we are able to save money by cutting down on consumption and waste. We’re also teaching our kids […]
May 18, 2011
Sustainable housing is not a new idea, but there are many different ideas surrounding the term sustainable building, some of them always changing. People have varied […]
May 18, 2011
With more than 32 000 golf courses globally, and counting, it is imperative that we find ways to make golf courses more sustainable! Love them or […]
May 17, 2011
Earthlife Africa and anti-fracking activists are calling for a National Boycott of Shell. This countrywide boycott will start on Tuesday, 17 May and last until the […]
May 17, 2011
Leading up to the elections Candice Pelser from Project 90×2030 researched the environmental commitments of the main parties standing in these elections. This is a great […]
May 17, 2011
GROUNDWATER Where does it come from? Groundwater is an important part of the water cycle. It comes from rain, snow, sleet and hail that soak into […]
May 16, 2011
Scientists may have found the cause of the world’s sudden dwindling population of bees – and cell phones may be to blame. Research conducted in Lausanne, […]
May 16, 2011
With South Africa’s 2011 Municipal elections on 18 May, this is the time to vote for the part/candidates in your area who will protect our precious […]
May 16, 2011
The world has forgotten that farmers are the most important human beings alive. Not only do they grow food, they also manage half the world’s land, […]
May 15, 2011
Where Does Your Water Come From? An important question that few people in the U.S. can answer. For most people, their city or town collects water […]
May 15, 2011
Fresh water is important to everyone. But sometimes, our water is polluted through excess nutrients — nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers running off farm fields and […]
May 15, 2011
Despite Shell’s assurances, fracking does pollute water, and the fact that it has been stopped in several countries because of pollution concerns should be enough reason […]
May 14, 2011
How much water is contained in one beer? According to a new a report, quite a lot actually. Every litre of beer enjoyed by thirsty South […]
May 14, 2011
You’ve no doubt heard all about how to make greener home cleaning products using simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, salt and lemon juice. But since […]
May 14, 2011
Earth is in the midst of a population crisis, and extremes are heading in both directions. While countless species have seen their numbers plummet in recent […]