South Africa’s much anticipated inaugural Festive Vegan and Plant Powered Show (FVPPS) took place online at the weekend and proved to be hugely successful. More than 1000 people took part in the six-hour event which featured cooking demonstrations from top local and international chefs, expert health and wellness speakers and a virtual shopping mall. Speaking from his … [Read more...]
Green products get their own space at this year’s Rand Show
The Rand Show is South Africa and Africa’s biggest one-to-one consumer show, with a legacy spanning 120 years. For generations, they’ve been entertaining people, connecting them with brands, showing them what’s new and exciting, hooking them up to great show bargains, and creating memories. As both a shopping and an entertainment event, the Rand Show delivers an affluent … [Read more...]
Riding for clean energy
The World Naked Bike Ride is a global event. Cape Town joined the ranks of participating cities in 2011 with a smashing debut of a ride. Approximately 150 riders joined us on a beautiful day and the vibe was carnivalesque. 2012 and 2013 were also huge successes with about 250-300 riders and again a fantastic atmosphere. The date for 2014 has been set by the global committee: … [Read more...]
City’s got its waste recycling projects down to an art
The City of Cape Town is hosting the third Waste-to-Art Market from 4 to 13 December 2013. This market is a visual celebration of the City’s commitment to waste minimisation, recycling, promoting entrepreneurship, and building a sustainable city. The City invites its residents to support the Waste-to-Art Market which will be held on Government Avenue in the Company’s Garden … [Read more...]
Fighting for the rights of Mother Earth
Become part of the urgent declaration for the rights of Mother Earth. The Rights of Nature is emerging as one of the key alternatives to what many critics call severe shortcomings in the current draft proposals centering on a new Green Economy – RIO+20’s main theme to take forward the initiatives of the 1992 Earth Summit. At the recent World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, … [Read more...]