Helping you to make a change
By following just 5 simple rules, you can make sustainable choices that not only benefit the planet but also lead to substantial savings in the short and long term.
Meat consumption has been increasing over the years, and this trend is causing a significant impact on the environment.
In the aftermath of World War 2, polyester played an important role. Cotton was scarce and people were in dire need of something to wear.
Thrift shopping is more than a sustainable way to shop – it’s also a great way to curate a unique style.
By choosing a more sustainable car, you can reduce your carbon footprint and help protect the environment for future generations.
There are increasingly more local sustainable brands offering gorgeous guilt-free swimwear options – And most of them rely on one magic ingredient.
How I Moved to a Gas Stove and Never Looked Back
Leathers, cottons and silks made from fruit, vegetables and leftovers are just some of the new materials that more of us will be wearing soon.
In this article, we will explore why EVs powered by solar energy are the only truly sustainable option in South Africa.
Like vintage, shopping resale can be difficult to navigate, but that’s why we’re here!
We’ve all been in that situation where you have this thing (insert: wedding, event, party, work function here) and you need something (new) to wear.
I met with Garance, to talk to me about how Maison Cape Town got started and how they’re helping others live a more sustainable lifestyle.
There are many ways to make your pool more sustainable, reduce your environmental impact, and save money in the process.
In honour of Vegetarian Month, I was challenged by Tweak Carbon to eat vegan for a month.
Like some of you, I took the Aurora carbon footprint quiz and was pretty shocked and disappointed when I saw my results.
Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. If we’re looking to limit our impact on the planet, then the first two of those three Rs are key.
After a bad jeans-ripping incident, I realised there were a few bad habits I needed to break in order to extend the lifespan of my clothes.
Here are some helpful hacks to keep your fresh produce fresh for as long as possible so you can stretch the gap between grocery store visits.
A growing contingent of brands are working to change the negative narrative that surrounds this durable classic.
You don't want to be using products that’ll leave harmful chemicals in the ground.
When new to the world of meat-free eating, the simplest way to fill the animal-shaped hole is to stuff it full of bread. And pasta.
We started the search for our new home. We soon discovered that it would be nearly impossible to find a home that ticked every single box.
Lockdown came with an unexpected side effect – a deeper understanding of my (not so great) eating habits.
With increasing awareness of the meat industry’s impact on the planet’s carbon emissions, reducing your meat intake makes a lot of sense.
Initially a somewhat fringe food movement, raw food is becoming increasingly mainstream.
As the new kid on the vegan block, does oat milk live up to the hype?
Here are three tried and tested eco alternatives to harsh chemical cleaning agents, made from ingredients you can find at home
If you’re looking to cut back on meat or are already a plant-based eater looking for inspiration, read on.
If you’re vegan, I’m almost certain you’ll be familiar with this scenario.
We’ve brought together everything you need to know to begin to compost at home.
This is not the kind of break up where you move overseas, change your number and quickly latch yourself onto something (someone) else.
Globally, flying counts towards 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions. A return flight from Jo'burg to Cape Town, emits almost 500 kg of carbon dioxide.
Not even one of them is “eat more leftovers”
Many of the most impactful changes you can make involve tiny tweaks to what you are already doing.
Did you know how relatively easy it is to declutter your home by upcycling and donating instead of throwing away?
Making your home eco-friendly can be a great way to save on electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.
It all starts with purchasing decisions, proper planning, and setting up a system for what materials enter the home and how.
