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 Petra Mason | Oct 18, 2020 | Places
There are few pleasures in life as a restorative escape. In this case, it was to a place where efforts are made to lower impact on the planet and increase positive social impact. Visiting Stellenbosch earlier this year I stumbled across Wonderland Escapes who...
by Catherine Del Monte | Oct 16, 2020 | Food
People are hungry. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that over 2 billion people across the globe do not have regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food. According to the organisation, in one year an additional 10...
by Brendan Paddison | Oct 8, 2020 | Places
COVID-19 has resulted in the most severe disruption to the global tourism industry in modern times. And although many countries have now reopened to visitors from overseas, the economic impact is likely to be felt for many years. Prior to the pandemic, awareness had...
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...