July 5, 2011

Magaliesburg residents lodge appeal against African Nickel

Magaliesburg residents have lodged an appeal with the mineral resources department (DMR) to prevent African Nickel (AN) from prospecting in the Golden Valley area. AN began […]
July 4, 2011

What about a bamboo water bottle?

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 […]
July 4, 2011

New Marbleline water tank range from JoJo Tanks

Meet up to 86% of your household water needs and save money on your water bill by installing an eco-trendy rainwater-harvesting tank in your garden. The […]
July 4, 2011

Time to Make More out of Waste

Dumping all our household waste on landfill is bad for the environment. A Spanish company teamed up with European Scientists and engineers to find the best […]
July 4, 2011

Meatless Mondays growing in US

A campaign to have people stop eating meat on Mondays is gaining ground in the US.  FGI Research said results from its latest online tracking survey […]
July 3, 2011

Maximize Your Fuel Efficiency

Do Your Part by maximizing your fuel efficiency no matter what you drive. Using less gas means fewer emissions and that’s better for your wallet and […]
July 2, 2011

Better policies can solve food crisis

The food crisis in Africa is a golden opportunity for its leaders to review policies and put long-term strategies in place that will make the region […]
July 2, 2011

10 coolest zero-emission ATVs for sustainable rides

Despite advancements in Information Technology which has the bought the whole world within a computer screen, a lot of human activities are still based on traveling […]
July 1, 2011

South Africa – Fracking not only planned for Karoo

While Shell plans to use fracking to extract natural gas in the Karoo, other areas such as the Eastern Cape, the Free State and southern KZN […]
July 1, 2011

VoltAir: Sustainable Commercial Electric Aviation

The other ZEHST (zero-emission hypersonic airliner) model that was unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2011 was EADS’ VoltAir. VoltAir is an electricity-driven aircraft that could […]
June 30, 2011

Backyard Wind Turbines Cut Home Electricity Bills

Solar panels aren’t the only option for homeowners when it comes to using renewable energy to cut power bills. Sales of wind turbines for backyards and […]
June 30, 2011

Southern Africa: Improvements to regional groundwater management

With a view to improving development and management of groundwater in the region, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is developing several tools to empower persons […]
June 29, 2011

Bottled Water is Taxing the World’s Ecosystems

Bottled water consumption, which has more than doubled globally in the last number of years, is a natural resource that is putting a heavy tax the […]
June 28, 2011

Greening our Cities (Part 2)

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

Greening our Cities (Part 1)

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

How Green is Bamboo Floor Manufacturing?

The process of manufacturing bamboo flooring is comparable to any other flooring solution.  Significant heat is required to kiln dry the bamboo during the process, as […]
June 27, 2011

Modern Eco-friendly Home Design: Use Bamboo

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 27, 2011

Why We Need to Calm the Natural Gas Frenzy

Right now, natural gas is the new big thing when it comes to solving our nation’s energy challenges. With gasoline hitting $4 a gallon and coal- […]