by Jackie May | Dec 15, 2020 | Opinion
Do you know what the differences are between the terms “biodegradable’, “compostable” and “organic” are, and what they mean for packaging? These terms are generally thought to be universally good for the planet. Yet, they simply...
by Catherine Del Monte | Dec 2, 2020 | Beauty
Founder of Plaiin and graduate in organic skincare formulation, Megan Cozens sums up skincare well: “Ultimately, you want a product with as few ingredients as possible. Simple, yet effective.” She says the more we care about what we put onto our bodies, the more it...
by Sophia van der Schijff | Jun 8, 2020 | Opinion
Aaniyah Omardien is the founder and director of The Beach Co-op, a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation which seeks to reconnect people and nature. “As a family of five I realise that we have a heavy footprint and impact on the planet. I try to reduce this...
by Catherine Del Monte | May 11, 2020 | Food
Grocery shopping has changed fundamentally since COVID-19 took over the world. What once was a banal chore has turned into an activity resembling a special ops mission armed with a burning question: ‘What about COVID-19 and our food?’ Scientists say transmission from...
by Catherine Del Monte | Mar 4, 2020 | Beauty
MOP Hair wasn’t an eco-conscious salon when Shanti O’Hagen first opened over eight years ago. “I used whatever brands I wanted to work with. At home I was conscious of waste and sustainability, but I never thought to apply this to my business,” she says. But...