We recently sat down with Phindi Dlamini, our longest standing employee at GREEN HOME, and our Gauteng and Africa New Business Developer. Phindi has been in the game for many years. So we were very excited to get her insights into the industry, how it has changed since she started and what she sees for…
On 18 March 2019 the Organics Recycling Association of South Africa (ORASA) held its official launch event at Hotel Verde in Cape Town. YWaste’s Emile Fourie MC’d in front of a full house. ORASA’s launch is certainly timely. With organic waste to landfill bans fast approaching in the Western Cape, the need for collaboration…
You may remember that last year we went looking for answers to the question: ‘Do Earthworms eat Compostable Packaging?’ We were assisted by avid worm farmer, Luke Beart, who was composting some of our products in earth farms on behalf of the good people at LexisNexis. Luke uses Red Wigglers, or Eisenia Fetida composting earthworms,…
Are we saving the Planet One Cup at a Time? Not exactly. GREEN HOME does not propose to save you or the planet. But we do believe that some things are better for the planet than others. And we can save you from using an incredible amount of single use plastic and other non-recyclable waste.…
Want to savor the joy of giving without creating a waste nightmare? We got you. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of brilliant tips for gifts that are fun to give and receive, and don’t create mountains of trash! ‘EXPERIENCE’ Gifts According to Bea Johnson, queen of the Zero Waste movement, centering your life around…
The Creamery have just reached a new milestone. This November marks 7 years of serving exceptional ice-cream to the Cape, as sustainably as possible. We sat down with their brand manager, Maggie, in their Newlands cafe to find out how they do it – over coffee and ice-cream, of course! Below are our key take-aways…
Our mission is to create a SA in which zero green, or organic, waste goes to landfill. Happily, we’re in good company. Together with the many amazing people already composting at their homes and businesses, industry players are taking huge steps forward. Building a GREEN Future This year, GREEN HOME became a founder member of ORASA…
Because it’s Women’s Month, we sat down with GREEN HOME’s very own founder and MD Catherine Morris (known to most as Cat) for a chat about SA’s biodegradable revolution, women and what keeps her inspired. It’s been 11 years since you started GREEN HOME. Looking back, do any key inspirations stand out from the journey…
Summer has officially arrived! That means it’s time for beaches, picnics, gardening, braais and other outdoor fun. Whatever you plan to do this summer, make sure you do it responsibly. To get you started, here are GREEN HOME’s top tips for a low-impact summer. Don’t be trashy. Wherever you’re camping, picnicking or beaching, be sure…
