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a sea change documentary reviewSubmitted by Dax on Mon, 2010-02-08 10:39.
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eco design initiative – now open for entriesSubmitted by sproutingforth on Mon, 2010-02-08 10:11.
The Eco Design Initiative 2010 is now calling for entries from emerging designers in South Africa – all schools of design are welcome. You have until 30 April to submit your sustainable creation that is a durable product or service that minimises adverse impacts on the environment, whilst making every day life simpler and more pleasant. ( categories: )
the eco shrine in hogsbackSubmitted by sproutingforth on Mon, 2010-02-01 11:23.
The approach to the eco shrine, which the artist Diana Graham calls the 'Voice of the Earth Eco shrine', does much to reinforce this impression. It is a tunnel formed by lean, leafy Hazelnut trees that create a vortex through which one moves from one time into another. Or so it seems. ( categories: )
nothings beats wild oats for breakfastSubmitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2010-01-27 12:52.
The market's full name is the Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market and it has won numerous awards during its ten year life span. Whilst I'd heard only good things about the farmers' market, I hadn't yet had the opportunity to visit it, but our road trip up to Hogsback had been conveniently carved into a number of stopovers that included Sedgefield, and the market was one of the first to make its way onto the itinerary. ( categories:
life in an ecovillage – part 10Submitted by Estelle on Mon, 2010-01-25 12:10.
We are presently in the process of pioneering and moulding the community into a form that serves all, and thus be able to embrace truth as our compass. As I am voicing these changes we’ve been going through as a community, I innately, have been going through the exact changes within myself. I am realizing the power of individuals coming together and working through our personal ‘blocks’ in order to help each other become more authentic. usb battery reviewSubmitted by turbosprout on Wed, 2010-01-20 16:04.
The usb battery is a rechargeable battery but instead of using a separate charging device to recharge it, the battery comes with a built-in male usb connection which can plug in to your laptop or pc's powered usb port. Like most other AA size rechargeable batteries it is a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cell, but it includes a cap which pops off to reveal the usb connection. The usb connector is found on the negetive terminal side of the battery, covered by a cap which slides off easily but is attached with a little elastic band so can't get lost - clever idea. As roughly a fifth of the battery's size gm corn research shows liver, kidney toxicitySubmitted by sproutingforth on Tue, 2010-01-19 11:26.
From the study: “These studies constitute a model to investigate possible subchronic toxicological effects of these GM cereals in mammals and humans. These are the longest in vivo tests performed with mammals consuming these GMOs. The animals were monitored for numerous blood and organ parameters. ( categories: )
massive wind farm on the cardsSubmitted by sproutingforth on Mon, 2010-01-18 09:41.
The Caledon Wind Farm would span 15 farms covering an area of 3500 hectares within the Theewaterskloof Muncipality approximately 16km west of Caledon and 7km east of Botrivier. Each turbine will be able to generate between 2 and 3.6 MW, stand 80 metres tall to the hub and have a 40m blade. Additional infrastructure required will include powerlines, access roads and a new electricity substation... ( categories: )
how to finance a solar power system in your homeSubmitted by Zeke on Thu, 2010-01-14 10:28.
A solar power system is an expensive home addition but it's an extremely beneficial one, particularly given ESKOM's price hike. If you don't have thousands of rands to pay for these solar power systems up front, there are other ways in which you can pay for your home to be eco friendly... ( categories: )
earthmass – the youth are risingSubmitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2010-01-13 11:58.
Siyabongasamy Beyile intends rallying the youth in South Africa against global warming. He intends going one better than that. He wants the children of the World to stand together against global warming. It is time, that the youth, he says, take a stand and fight for our future... ( categories: )
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