28 Day Challenge #18: I pledge to compost
Did you know that almost one-third of all food produced in the world goes to waste? Apart from the social and humanitarian consequences of such…
28 Day Challenge #17: I pledge to wash my clothes cooler, slower and less frequently
There is a plastic threat to the oceans that we cannot even see – plastic microfibres from clothing and textiles! Yup, you might not even…
28 Day Challenge #16: I pledge to bring my own cup
Disposable cups require a fair amount of resources to manufacture for a product that is only intended to be used once. Despite being called “paper…
28 Day Challenge #15: I pledge to be energy-conscious
Many of us use electricity every day. From boiling the kettle for that first cup of coffee in the morning, to earning our living at…
28 Day Challenge #14: I pledge to say no to balloons and plastic party décor
Letting go of hundreds of balloons is a popular ceremonial tradition at memorials, schools, shopping centres, weddings and many other events. But, while balloons signal…
28 Day Challenge #13: I pledge to ditch polystyrene
Cheap and lightweight, polystyrene (resin code ♸) is very popular in the food and take-away business. This is due to its low cost and insulation…
28 Day Challenge #12: I pledge to give up plastic straws
Hundreds of billions of plastic drinking straws are used globally. They are lightweight, non-recyclable and are easily blown away by the wind. They are one…
28 Day Challenge #11: I pledge to minimise plastic packaging
Plastic lasts for a very long time – it’s a pity we don’t use it that way though! Of all the plastic manufactured, as much as…
28 Day Challenge #10: I pledge to eat less meat
There are endless ways in which you can combat climate change in your personal capacity. That being said, consuming less meat and dairy is probably…
28 Day Challenge #9: I pledge to say no to plastic bottles
Did you know that over a million plastic bottles are sold every minute – that’s 500 billion bottles a year! South Africa sets the standard for…