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Consumer action group tackles supermarket greenwashing

October 19, 2014 1 Comment

It seems as if the 'world of difference' slogan of a popular retailer increases sales, but does not stand up to scrutiny. The consumer action group, Grass, has Woolworths in its sights again for ‘misleading marketing claims and labeling’ on organic, free-range and GMO-free  food products. Woolworths esd criticised before for sale of GMO ‘Frankenfoods’. Grass says … [Read more...]

Foxglove organic stories Part 6: Up to our elbows

June 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

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After sending home the last of their volunteers for the winter, Sue gives us the lowdown on what lies ahead for Foxglove Farm, as they brace for a period of maintenance and marvel at some impressive potatoes. We have had the last of our volunteers for the year as it is getting too difficult to keep them warm. Not that it has been so cold but we have had our days- even a bit … [Read more...]

Woolworths heads towards sustainable chocolate

November 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Chocolate may be one of those ‘guilty pleasures’, but now that 25% of the cocoa that Woolworths is sourcing for its boxed chocolate range is certified sustainable, you now have another reason for chocolate to make you feel good. The recently launched Woolworths boxed chocolate range – which includes 13 different products for which UTZ Certified cocoa was purchased – marks … [Read more...]

Creating office space the green way

February 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Running a home office can be like a virus that gradually spreads throughout your space. Yet the more travelling is avoided and time is saved, the greener and more efficiently your initiative is running. And what is better than breakaway spaces in the garden for creative meetings or huddling around a warm fire for winter discussions? Our boardroom is a green canopy covered in … [Read more...]

Karoo cheese from mellow goats

October 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for yummy goats milk cheese and other farm products for your family? Let me tell you about Arbeidsgenot, a farm near Lutzville - or let Malinda speak for herself: At Arbeidsgenot we are moving into winter, with milk production from our goats dropping dramatically, as is natural for them in winter. Winter milk is creamier than summer milk resulting in a … [Read more...]

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