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 work, charging our smartphones, and…
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 festive cheer to us humans,…
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 properties, particularly after it has…
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 of the most commonly found…
28 Day Challenge #2: I pledge to buy less stuff
Throughout history, humans have always collected stuff. However, instead of collecting, we’ve now become obsessed with “buying”. New cellphones every two years, new cars, fast fashion, takeaways, travel... Our desire…
Top Tips for Home Composting during Lockdown
By Marishka Myers At the time of writing, South Africa has just gone into a 21-day which extended into 77 days of lockdown. Suddenly, without all the razzle and…