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I came across a very interesting and inspiring painting project the other day, by local artist Carolyn Parton. After becoming aware of the impact of paint on the environment, Carolyn collects leftover paint from her projects, other artists, home improvers and ordinary people like us and turns it into art. If you have any old, used or leftover paint lying around please donate it to Carolyn and she will turn it into a masterpiece! Continue reading
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One of our researchers unexpectedly found her block of flats without running water for four days. Fetching water with a bucket made her mindful of how she uses water and realise that she should be taking care of every drop. Here is her story. Have you had a similar event which has made you appreciate what you have? Continue reading
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It’s the start of a new year and I’m sure many of you have made new year’s resolutions.I hope you’ve made some green resolutions! To help you with some ideas, we’ve put together over 30 easy actions that you can take to reduce your carbon footprint. Tell us about your green resolutions, did you make any this year? Continue reading
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The incredible journey of one small grape is made from the vine, into wine, into grape-seed oil and finally into environmentally friendly braai wood! This may sound like a bit of a spurious link, but I met Tommy from Envirologs who explained how he makes sustainable and renewable braai logs out of grapes. If you have created a sustainable product we would love to hear from you. Continue reading
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If you want to start saving energy in the kitchen, here is a good place to start. We’ve put together some helpful tips to help you conserve energy while cooking your favourite meal – happy cooking! Continue reading
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