In an ideal world all biodegradable packaging and other materials would be composted, but sadly this is not yet happening, due to lack of knowledge, desire and infrastructure. Worst case scenario for biodegradable packaging (or any biodegradable material for that matter) is to end up in a landfill, and concern has been expressed that green…
After many months of hard work and anticipation, we are extremely excited to announce the official launch of the new GreenHome website and re branding. Because we at GreenHome like to keep it authentic, Aisle_B first carved the letters out of wood which they then printed onto paper and finally used to create the new…
According to a new study led by a University of British Columbia researcher who examined the stomach contents of beached northern fulmar, marine plastic pollution is on the rise with plastic pollution in the Northwest Pacific where the study was conducted reaching the levels of the notoriously polluted North Sea.Northern fulmar forage exclusively at sea…
Regular cleaning products bring toxic chemicals into our homes and create unnecessary plastic waste. Simple ingredients such as bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice, vinegar and essential oils make effective cleaning agents for every room of the house and protect our environment, families, bodies and bank balances. Common Natural Cleaners Combined in various ways, these common household…
GreenHome’s 100 % biodegradable clear gusseted wood cellulose or corn starch bags in use by Dial-a-Picnic, JHB. More GreenHome products and prices here.
Wakeford Catering Company in Johannesburg recently hosted an event using GreenHome’s 100% natural and compostable packaging. Check out the yummy bunny chow – it looked (and tasted) incredible in our unbleached brown paper bags. Bunny chow served in brown paper bags Bites served in bagasse taster bowls and bamboo two pronged forks from our Cocktail…
Wall Gardens have recently installed this fantastic 2 x 3 m succulent wall garden framed with a recycled wooden pallet frame at our new showroom. Wall Gardens is a Cape Town based company that transforms any wall into a beautiful living artwork or a functional garden. Visit their website for more info and come see…
Letter from Mariam and Zakiyya of the African Centre for Biosafety: We write to share with you the grave and shocking news that the GMO decision making body has given the green light for the importation of Dow Chemical’s highly controversial 2,4-D tolerant GM maize (variety DAS 40278-9) into South Africa, where it will be…
