Environmental awareness days like Earth Day on 22 April, and World Environment Day on 5 June, have steadily shifted how many people think about our impact on the planet. What was once limited to recycling bins and switching off lights has grown into something far more practical and individual. Businesses are now measured against sustainability […]
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In most homes, the kitchen is where good intentions quietly go to waste. A bag of spinach forgotten at the back of the fridge. Leftovers that never get eaten. Vegetable peels and scraps that go straight into the bin without a second thought. It adds up quickly. With food prices rising and increased pressure on
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As the cost of living rises faster than wages, South Africans are being urged to look beyond price tags and confront the hidden human cost of their everyday purchases. Fairtrade Africa, marking its 20th anniversary, says the country’s coffee, wine and chocolate industries cannot thrive on a system where the people producing them still struggle
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After nearly a year of reprieve, rolling power outages have returned to South Africa, leaving households, businesses and communities once again grappling with the uncertainty of loadshedding. Eskom’s struggle to address ageing infrastructure and inconsistent power generation have coincided with rising costs of living, including soaring electricity prices – making daily life even more challenging
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DIYgirls, a leading interior design company known for transforming spaces with creative and practical solutions, has announced its latest offering: the FibreGuard upholstery fabric. Designed for today’s busy households, FibreGuard brings together style and functionality, ensuring every home can be both beautiful and resilient. In a market where aesthetics and practicality often seem at odds,
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The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean non-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its Ocean Cookbook 2025. The free digital cookbook brings together chefs from all over the world to create a collection of healthy, delicious everyday recipes that tell a sustainability story about the seafood we all love. On
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Fast-paced South African life requires us to not only look our best but to also feel our best, whether we’re studying, working, socialising, caring for family or participating in our favourite hobbies. These many aspects of South African life require us to be present and feel our finest. Confidence is something we find within ourselves
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Smallholder farmers and farmworkers in South Africa are struggling to make ends meet, with earnings that barely cover basic needs like food, housing and education. But there is hope – and it starts with our buying habits. By choosing Fairtrade-certified products, you can help transform the livelihoods of these farmers and workers, while supporting a
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The festive season can be surprisingly heavy on waste, but you could make a difference this December by getting into the recycling spirit. According to a recent survey by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), around 39% of respondents said they always recycle their paper and cardboard products, with 36% stating they do
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In the ever-evolving world of beauty, a new trend is reshaping the way we think about skincare: skinimalism. This minimalist approach focuses on streamlined routines, multifunctional products and clean, plant-based ingredients. Not only does it prioritise glowing, healthy skin but it also reflects a growing commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious living. What is skinimalism? At
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