The University of Pretoria uses compostable food packaging as part of their Green Campus strategy. We decided to visit the campus for some education (ours and theirs.) We set up our bicycle smoothie maker at the Monate guys hostel, and we got those hungry TUKS boys working hard for their lunch (or for some late…
We’ve just received a certificate that says our cutlery is made from GMO free raw materials. We’re really pleased about this. All our bagasse products and our cutlery is certified GMO free. Not just made from 100% plant based, natural raw materials and compostable. Now there’s some natural goodness right there! There are many and…
We have exciting news for you! The Adele Drechmeier Trust is sponsoring R150 000 to the Yiza Hemp House project! What does this mean? This means that in one great big leap we have reached the second wave of our project. We can build a rudimentary permanent structure for Mickey’s Project (Yiza Ekhaya). The Trust…
Last year we launched our own brand of coffee cups. Now due to popular demand, we are adding double walled coffee cups to our range. 250ml, 350ml and 500ml cups are available. Most paper coffee cups are lined with a thin layer of plastic. Plastic is made from petroleum which is a non-renewable resource and…
GREEN HOME has had a relationship with the Yiza Ekhaya Soup Kitchen for a number of years now. Last year, we received news that Mickey had been asked to move the structure from which she runs her soup kitchen. We worked on new plans and had some discussions with builders and decided it was…
In February, the Rainbow Warrior visited South Africa, stopping at Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban in a tour promoting the use of renewable energy. This is the third ship to bear the name the “Rainbow Warrior”. The original Rainbow Warrior was actually bombed in the 80s and is famous for helping to end nuclear…
We’ve made our day longer so we can serve you longer. Our Joburg Offices are now open from 8:00 am to 5pm every day. Here is Faith, our sales lady, looking forward to taking all your packaging and sales enquiries.
Espinaca Innovations in Khayelitsha is a Green bakery supplying super healthy and green (yes literally) baked goods. Have you tried their delicious spinach bread or muffins yet? We met Lufefe Nomjana when he started buying our PLA bags to package his bread. We were so impressed by his mission to provide nutritious and affordable daily…
For the months leading up to Christmas, we’re offering a 5% discount on your next order of biodegradables when you refer a friend. All they need to do is let us know that they heard about our products from you. Wouldn’t it be amazing to see entire markets and festivals choosing only compostables, glass and…
