On Friday 31 March 2017, in a landmark ruling, the Western Cape High court legalized cannabis for private use in South Africa. Legalizing cannabis is a positive step because it makes it easier to grow and use hemp, a fantastic plant-based natural resource which has many uses, including being used for food, furnishings, fabrics, body…
Below is an article published with permission of the author, Paul Goettlich. Goettlich is a researcher and writer based in California and former director of the now inactive mindfully.org – a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing information about the effects of technology on our bodies and the earth. You Are What You Eat When you…
The first Earth Day took place on 22 April 1970 and 20 years later it became global. Earth Day has tackled a number of environmental issues ranging from clean air and water to endangered species. This year Earth Day addresses environmental and climate literacy. An estimated 1 billion people across the globe will participate in…
Today we fill our lives with stuff that we really don’t need, in particular, single-use items. Single-use items have a huge impact on the environment. As the name suggests these items are made to be used only once. This means that after a short lifespan, if the item in not suited to or is not…
Have you seen any packaging-free Easter eggs this Easter? If not, you’re right – they’re hard to find. Typically a time for indulging, particularly in chocolate, and celebrating with family and friends Easter comes at a cost to our pockets and to the environment. Here are some great ideas to share with the family to…
