The Old Mushroom Farm – A must-visit when in Karkloof
As we turned into The Old Mushroom Farm it started raining ever so lightly and a blanket of mist covered the property (exactly the weather I have come to expect and hope for when visiting the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal). Sandy was waiting for us and ushered us to The Apartment, our home for the night, […]
Mindful and sustainable Christmas gifts your family and friends will love
If like me, you are a little behind with your Christmas shopping and you are starting to feel a little anxious and overwhelmed – this gift guide is for you! I have put together this guide for everyone who wants to celebrate a mindful and sustainable Christmas, and not be swept up in the consumerism […]
Some of my favourite sustainable gifts for kids
I am a hopeless romantic when it comes to Christmas. I love giving friends and family gifts. I especially enjoy buying gifts for kids. But if we are being honest, gift-giving has become increasingly difficult for me since we have chosen to live more sustainably. In my quest for a ‘greener’ Christmas this year I […]
Why buying second hand clothing is a good idea
I was shocked to learn that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. In the USA alone, the average person throws away 37 kg of clothes every year, 85% of which is dumped into landfills or burnt. According to Ocean Clean Wash more than 60% of our clothes consist […]
Vegan cookies: Almond butter cookies
These almond butter cookies are crumbly and delicious. They are perfect for a quick Saturday morning bake. Put the kettle on – you’ll will want a cup of coffee or tea with them. You will need: 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (Bicarb) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder […]
Synthetic sponges – friend or foe?
I recently read an article that recommends you replace your synthetic kitchen sponge every week to avoid spreading harmful bacteria growing in the pores of the sponge. Should one follow this advice that means 48 disposable sponges, that take roughly 58 years each to decompose, end up in landfill sites every year. It seems to […]
