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Wonderbag: The perfect festive season gift for food, family and sustainability

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With the holiday season approaching, gifting ideas are becoming a top consideration for many – especially with the likes of Black Friday also nearing. While the temptation of fast fashion and international online retailers is strong due to their affordability, how much thought is being given to sustainable gifts that offer lasting value? Fortunately, South […]

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Turn festive cheer into green cheer this holiday season

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As the festive season comes knocking on our doors, we find ourselves surrounded by good times, good friends and the tinkling sounds of glasses clinking. From bubbly-filled toasts to sharing jars of atchar at family braais, the holiday spirit in Mzansi is synonymous with sharing and celebration. But all these festivities also mean we generate

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Power up with EcoFlow’s unbeatable Black Friday discounts

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EcoFlow, a global leader in portable power and renewable energy solutions, has announced its Black Friday sale running until 30 November 2024. For nearly a month, South African customers can enjoy unbeatable discounts on a wide selection of best-selling EcoFlow products, making this the perfect opportunity to upgrade their power solutions and gear up for

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Climb Table Mountain for a good cause

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In alignment with Earthshot’s mission to inspire environmental restoration and innovation, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) presents its annual “Take a Hike Day” on Saturday, 16 November 2024. While the official Take A Hike Day is on 17 November, TMACC invites the greater community to join them a day earlier to enjoy the trails

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Navigating Eskom’s prepaid deadline: What every prepaid solar user needs to know

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With the looming 24 November 2024 deadline to update prepaid electricity meters, nearly 2.8 million South African households must act swiftly to avoid potential service interruptions. This urgent requirement comes at a time when households are already feeling the impact of rising electricity costs and Eskom’s newly introduced tariff structures. Rein Snoeck Henkemans, CEO of

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Sustainable living: Repurposing invasive trees

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South Africa has a significant issue with invasive and alien tree species that have spread across nearly 10 million hectares of land, consuming around 7% of the country’s precious water resources each year. Imagine these as uninvited guests at a party – and having made themselves at home, they’re incredibly hard to remove. Despite the

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Smart toilets: Sustainability and luxury

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Bathrooms have evolved from purely functional spaces to personal sanctuaries, and in South Africa, smart toilets are leading this transformation. Offering a blend of modern convenience, advanced hygiene and water efficiency, smart toilets are fast becoming a must-have in homes. What are smart toilets? Smart toilets are a revolution in bathroom technology. These advanced fixtures

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The layperson’s guide to water security and what it costs

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Climate change and increasingly unpredictable weather may be reasons more South Africans are considering their water security, but so are creaking infrastructure and rising costs. Residents of Cape Town and Gqeberha can attest to what it’s like when the rain doesn’t fall and Day Zero looms. While climate change is exacerbating weather patterns over time,

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Beyond ordinary knitwear

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Newly launched label Eryca embodies the philosophy that life should be lived in colour. Defined by bright hues, locally sourced yarns and energetic patterns, founder Erica Morgan-Tanton envisioned something beyond ordinary knitwear. With a profound appreciation for the texture and sensibility of yarn, she’s crafted a brand where sustainability meets indulgence. “In creating Eryca, I

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Inspiring young children to become e-waste warriors

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Cartoon Network Africa, the leading kids’ TV channel in South Africa, is partnering with the local E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) as part of its Climate Champions initiative. The collaboration aims to educate and empower children about the increasing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste). As a registered producer responsibility organisation, ERA is dedicated to improving e-waste

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