Biodegradable till I die!

People around the world are taking their commitment to the biodegradable revolution to a whole new level and are being buried in biodegradable coffins. Its all the rage in the States and the UK where eco-consumerism is becoming a force to be reckoned with. The seedpod-shaped coffin, known as the Ecopod, is made of recycled…

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Recycling woes in the Mother City

Without a doubt, it is crucial that recycling needs to be an integral part of urban waste management. However, recycling alone is not going to solve the landfill crisis and deal with the tons of waste produced on a daily basis. Biodegradable alternatives and a waste management program that can deal with organic waste is…

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Food versus Fuel? – article published in Biophile

Just about every magazine today is offering tips on how to live a more “eco-friendly” lifestyle and you can hardly open a newspaper without a reference to the impact of global warming. Even our Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, has been heard uttering the word “green” when it comes to the national budget. So, it should…

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