In response to growing consumer concerns that polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is toxic and hazardous to the environment as well as to our health. Multinational brands such as Wal-Mart and Sears are planning to discontinue the use of PVC plastic packaging. Electronic manufacturers Dell, Apple and Microsoft have all publically stated that they too plan to…
Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Including information about what’s happening here on the southernmost tip of Africa. Not everyone is an activist but we can all contribute to change. Start by demanding biodegradable packaging next time…
Dutch designer Gert-Jan van Breugel’s new project is a cellphone made from 100% biodegradable materials including corn and bamboo. Its still at conceptual level and hasn’t gone into production yet so your next best option until then is the Nokia Evolve, which is made from 50% renewable material and comes in reduced and recycled packaging.
If global trends around the world are anything to by, it seems that the plastic industry’s days are numbered. Major cities like San Francisco, Hong Kong, Paris and Melbourne have already kick-started the biodegradable revolution, last year, by banning all plastic shopping bags. In Australia, almost 90% of all retailers have committed themselves to a…
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…
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…
As some of our products are made from corn, customers, including The Ethical Co-op expressed concerns about whether or not our products are GM free. Given our personal involvement in environmental activism, we share those concerns over the GM issue when it comes to biodegradable alternatives to petroleum- based plastics and Green Home is passionate…
