Eco Friendly packaging considers the full life cycle of packaging. Along with the functionality of the packaging, it takes into account what happens before and after use. First up, it’s important to know where the raw materials come from. Is the source sustainably managed? Does it contain harmful ingredients? Is it renewable, or fossil fuel-based?…
A Sugarcane Bowl before composting, and at two stages during the composting process We often get asked: ‘How long do your products take to break down?’ The Quick AnswerAll of our products are compostable and will break down in roughly 2 – 12 weeks in composting conditions. The Long AnswerIt depends. Mostly, on what a…
On Monday night, Cyril Ramaphosa told South Africa that we are heading into a 21 day lockdown, starting at midnight on Thursday 26 March. He said that “immediate, swift and extraordinary action is required if we are to prevent a human catastrophe of enormous proportions in our country.” This is, of course, an unprecedented response to an unprecedented…
Since the Coronavirus began gaining a foothold globally earlier in 2020, we at GREEN HOME have been carefully monitoring the situation and ensuring that we, as a company, as well as our suppliers and staff, are doing everything in our power to help prevent the spread of the disease. We have been in constant communication…
Hip hip hooray! It’s our birthday. Yup, this month marks a new milestone. It’s been thirteen years since we began introducing bagasse compostable packaging to the South African market, officially launching GREEN HOME. Back then, the company had a staff of two: Catherine Morris and Phindi Dlamini. Both were working out of their garages and…
Building Hope in Khayelitsha Yiza Ekhaya means come home. And that is the perfect name for the Yiza Ekhaya Soup Kitchen. It’s a safe space, that provides food, care and support while building the local community. A place that over 250 children and adults in need can come home to in one of the poorest…
We are all endlessly inspired by the vision, huge heart and immense energy of Mama Mickey. It’s fitting that she’s known as Mama Nompilo (which means health or caregiver) within her Khayelitsha community. If you want to experience the best hug of your life, join us the next time we visit her at Yiza Ekahaya…
“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return” – Nelson Mandela Have you heard of the Yiza Ekhaya Soup Kitchen? This fantastic charity is run by the incredibly warm hearted Mama Mickey in her Kuyasa community in Khayelitsha. Mama Mickey is…
Have you been hearing the word ‘bagasse’ lately, and wondering what it’s all about? Bagasse is the hot topic in biodegradable food packaging; a natural, eco-friendly alternative to polystyrene. Expanded polystyrene is a man-made product – a petroleum- based plastic. Bagasse on the other hand is an all-natural plant-based material; the waste fibre that remains…
