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Help others to collect recyclables
Leonie, a reader of our green daily tips, shared this helpful tip with us: "There are many unemployed out there who try to make a living collecting tins, cardboard.....
Whole Earth recycling
One of our lovely green tip readers, Natalie, recently clued us in to an innovative new recycling company called Whole Earth which operates in the Jo'burg area. Whole Earth supplies homes, complexes and offices with stackable sorting........Go green Kestrel
Some Canadians have come up with a real green car - made of industrial hemp. Project Eve, working with two companies, called Motive and Toronto Electric, and in conjunction with a few university researchers have created this prototype........Meat free C.T.
The City of Cape Town has announced that they support a meat free day at least once a week. Although this is a project that is being promoted by many NGOs and green organisations, Cape Town is the first city in Africa that has launched an official.........Recycling centres
For months, I've been searching online for places to drop off the huge number of plastic bottles I need to recycle. And I finally found a comprehensive list of drop-off sites, as well as ones for paper and glass........Articles continue below...
Green roofs
Green roofs are an international phenomenon that are at long last making their mark on South Africa. No, the roofs are not literally green. Rather, they are covered in grass or other weather resistant indigenous vegetation. They do not require extra supports........Green your braai
There's a hint of spring in the air, and with the warmer weather come more outdoor activities with family and friends, such as the great South African braai. Here are a few handy tips to make your weekend braai greener and more friendly to........Green steam
In last Sunday's paper, I read that Philips have produced a new steam iron called the Philips Energy Care Steam Iron (GC 3640) which can be bought for R599 at Pick and Pay and, I imagine, other stores. The innovative feature........Paper to burn
A company called New Dawn Engineering at a spot called Matswapa in Swaziland have shown considerable initiative in reusing waste paper and cardboard........Reasons to eat organic
Organic food is relatively new to South Africa, but it is taking off in popularity. Although it is a bit more expensive, here are some good reasons to eat organic wherever possible..... ...Green tip for candles
One of our wonderful readers, Teri from Childsafe, sent us a tip which we would love to share with everyone: "An innovative way to keep your family safe and save the environment........Different uses for salt
Whether or not you're trying to cut down on your salt intake, here are some helpful (and green) ways to put ordinary table salt to good use........Who wants to Geocache?
Theres a new phenomenon sweeping the globe, and it is known as Geocaching. It is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. What a wonderful way to spend time outdoors with family and friends, and to explore the country in which we live ........Right tyres
Be smart and save at least 12% of your fuel consumption with fuel efficient tyres. So say the manufactures of Continental Tyres, who in the past five years have been making a considerable........More green travel
Here are some suggestions to make your trip a greener one: When you are researching hotels, try to find one that is a member of the Green Hotels Association..... ...Bayer encouraging the youth
Bayer, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has sponsered a groundbreaking educational initiative for young people around the world. The Young Environmental Envoy is a competition open to youths between........Teabag purifier
We have a special man in this country, Professor Eugene Cloete, a microbiologist at Stellenbosch University. He has invented a high tech 'teabag' that is able to purify water instantly........Six unusual uses for vinegar
The uses of vinegar in the home (instead of all those branded cleaning products we buy) are endless. Start by getting white distilled vinegar. It is the cheapest and has a high level of acidity that kills germs, moulds and bacteria........Green tip from Oprah.com
"I've been mentoring young people, mostly females, for 28 years simply because no one ever did it for me and I would have made much better choices in young adulthood with better advice. I find I can impact a young person to be open to dreams........Woolies enterprise development
We all love Woolworths' pretty, unusual shopping bags. In fact they are something of a status symbol. Not only are they durable, easily cleaned and reusable, we have now discovered that these colourful shopping bags are the product of a small Cape Town........
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