Earth Hour on the 27 March 2010!!

Dont forget to switch off your lights between 8:30-9:30pm on the 27 March for Earth Hour! Your light switch is your vote against global warming.

If your in Cape Town and feeling festive join us at Zula Bar on Long Street for Earth Hour this Saturday 27 March at 7pm. Live acoustic bands playing with Free Earth Hour t-shirts to the first 100 people through the door, and loads of prize-giveways up for grabs!

Thanks to all sponsors who have come on board in support of the event

My Saturday morning delight!

I love markets. I love trendy "up-market" organic markets more. The Neighbour Market in Woodstock (Cape Town) embodies just this. The best part is that I didn't have to wake up super early this morning (as you usually do with other markets if you want in on the goodstuff). Opening at 9-2pm this market was my Saturday morning delight! Lets start with the food (oh the food!)... if you love fresh organic deli food- homemade pastries, freshly baked breads, quality cheeses, fine-wine, homemade jams, pestos and more, then you're in for a treat. With one long table to sit down and eat, there's a relaxed atmosphere lending itself to sharing food with friends, which is what I think markets are all about. And of course clothes, where you can find some good vintage buys. However don't expect "market" prices, as these designer clothes are not exactly "market" cheap. The average price for a blouse/ dress is around R450- but that being said you get what you pay for. The Vintage market is on Sundays.

An organic market wouldn't truly be organic without eco-friendly practices... The market has recycling depots and most of the stores are ethical and eco-friendly.

Community living at its best- this market exudes Cape Town living, and makes us rethink how we buy and consume by going directly to the source. Its one of my new favourite places!

YUM!

Visit neighbourhood market for more info

Green gowns at the Oscars

Once again Livia Firth walked the red carpet with a gorgeous upcycled gown by Orsola de Castro. "Orsola is the queen of upcycling!" she tells Vogue. "So everything about the dress has been salvaged from the waste bins of some very prestigious labels, no less, so my dress will be made from waste but you’d never know. I’m also wearing ethical pink diamonds from Australia, by Cajella (on loan of course), and my bag has been made for me by Bruno at Roger Vivier from offcuts. It’s really beautiful.”

Suzy Amis (wife of James Cameron) wore this Avatar inspired blue-dyed sustainable "peace silk" gown.

Upcycling fun at New York Fashion week

Eco-Designer JoAnn Berman put a fun twist on "upcycling" with her rocker chic, over-the-top playful line.

Ok I think we get the point!

“Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet”

Global Green hosted the 7th Pre-annual Oscar party yesterday. The theme for this year’s event was “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet” benefiting Global Green’s initiatives to promote smart solutions to climate change by creating healthy, green communities.  Nice one! 

Eco-celebs supporting the cause...

Love her outfit

Vision of the future?

Vision of the future, or are we thinking too futuristically? 

The National Ecological Institute of South Korea recently released plans for a $113 million large-scale nature reserve, complete with a series of these strange-looking eco domes, an education center, and an environmental think-tank... not sure what that is but it sounds "thought" provoking...:) Looks like all we need now are some Avatars...

:)