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 #5: I pledge to choose sustainable seafood
When we think of seafood we immediately picture the staples like hake, sardines and anchovies. But, we humans are not the only ones who depend on these fish and therefore,…
28 Day Challenge #4: I pledge to bin it right
South Africa produces about 42 million tonnes of household waste a year, of which only about 11% is actually recycled. This includes an estimated 70% of cans, 42% of glass and 30%…
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…
Sprouting: Waste-free nutrition during the lockdown
Sprouting: Waste-free nutrition during the lockdown If long queues and the increased potential for infection is preventing you from getting your regular supply of fresh foods, then sprouting is the…
Abundance during lockdown
Abundance during Covid-19: Learn to grow food from scraps
Abundance during the lockdown: A guide to growing food from scraps BY DIONY LALIEU No matter where in the world you are right now, there is no doubt that…