Leon Buhr had been running Equator - the Belt Factory, South Africa’s biggest belt manufacturer, for 20 years when his young children questioned the environmental impact of his work. “They asked if Equator was sustainable, and what we were doing to protect the planet....
Women's Day in South Africa marks the anniversary of the 1956 women's march on the Union Buildings protesting the extension of pass laws. It is a day to celebrate them and all of the women who fought and died in the struggle to end apartheid. We also take stock of how...
Five years ago when I first realised how complicit I am in contemporary throw-away culture, I started my sustainable living journey, trying to eliminate plastic, and other waste, from my life. I dedicated my Instagram to this. The more I learned, the more I felt I...
The pervasiveness of plastic is no surprise to anyone: plastic shopping bags, food and cosmetic packaging, earbuds, nappies... it's everywhere. Plastic is polluting our beaches and oceans, affecting sea and human life. Microplastic particles are found in tap water -...
We need an overhaul of how we eat and how we farm. Industrial animal agriculture is inhumane and morally reprehensible. It also contributes to global warming and is a leading cause of deforestation, water shortages and mass species extinction. In 2018, the Guardian...
Recycling was one of the first changes I made when I decided to live more sustainably. At first I implemented a two-bin system in my home. One bin was for recyclables like plastic, glass, metal, Tetra Pak and cardboard, and another for food waste and non-recyclables....
At the start of a new year, many of us take the opportunity to set goals, intentions and resolutions. The themes usually run along the lines of becoming healthier, exercising, drinking more water, taking up a hobby or improving a skill. Whether you’re a fan of new...
How can we participate in this magical, and much-needed holiday period without falling prey to the excess? For a while now, I have been aware of the consumerist trap that Christmas has become. For many middle class and affluent families, Christmas has become less...
It’s that time of year when the Black Friday specials start trending online, littering our email inboxes and polluting our social media feeds. Black Friday, on 23 November, originally an American tradition, is the biggest US shopping day of the year. With widespread...
Spring has arrived, that time of the year I not only spring clean my house, but spring clean my lifestyle. While I try my best to lead a low waste, sustainable life, it’s impossible to have no impact on the planet. This year, I’ve identified five habits I’d like to...
Our work is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12, which aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production. Read More
