Artisan Ice Cream at Schoon De Companje in Stellenbosch

Enjoy artisanal ice cream made from farm fresh eggs and top quality ingredients served in environmentally-friendly ice cream tubs from Fanny Chanel at Schoon De Companje in Stellenbosch. Ice cream is a sure winner during the hot summer months and it does get especially hot in Stellenbosch. All ingredients of Fanny Chanel Ice Cream, eggs,…

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Shiloh Synergy: School Sandwich Project

Shiloh Synergy’s School Sandwich Project delivers sandwiches and fruit to school children, packaged in GreenHome’s brown paper sandwich bags. Shiloh Synergy is a non profit company based in Brakenfell. They began as a church initiative to feed hungry children in Wallacedene.  Over the years, they have grown and currently supply approximately 63000 meals to organisations…

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Food Wine Design Show

Food was served up in the main food court by T&C Apply catering at the Sanlam Food Wine Design show 2013 on our biodegradable tableware and with compostable cutlery. It is also great to see food stalls using reusable plates, cutlery and glasses. Where ever  possible, it is so much better to use a plate…

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GreenHome is Growing

Demand for eco friendly packaging has increased quickly! How exciting see so many people making the choice to serve food in something that biodegrades and composts instead of something that lasts for ever! We are doing our best to expand quickly enough to accommodate the increase in demand.  Even if it means bashing down walls!…

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Natural Bird Seed Bells in Compostable Bags

  Our Client, Simply Deevine produces all natural bird seed bells and feeders packaged in GreenHome’s compostable bags. As both a bird and animal lover and an environmentalist, Dee is committed to keeping toxic rubbish out of our landfills. To this end she has developed a new product for bird lovers; an all natural bird…

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How eco friendly is your toilet paper?

How eco friendly is your toilet paper? What questions do you ask? We consider three things to look at when choosing toilet paper. 1. What raw materials is it made from? 2. Was it bleached and if so, how? 3. Was it locally made? Toilet Paper Raw Materials Is the toilet paper made from recycled…

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Environmentally Friendly Shopping: Where to Go

Shopping consciously is an important step to reducing our daily consumption of single use, non-biodegradable packaging and making our lives more environmentally friendly. We’ve collected recommendations from our readers and compiled a list of where to buy items in bulk, unpackaged items or are able take your own containers.  This list will grow with time,…

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