Design Upcycling: Balthazaar Designs Design August 19, 2016 Upcycling: Balthazaar Designs Young South African designer Jessi-Jean Havemann of Balthazaar Designs creates bespoke, high-end handbags using upcycled vintage carpets. Full Article
Design Winners: Green Itinerary at Maison&Objet Design February 4, 2016 Winners: Green Itinerary at Maison&Objet The Green Itinerary has been a part of Maison & Objet since 2011 and awards businesses and brands that have included sustainable and environmentally responsible processes and values in their production. Full Article
Lifestyle Local Design: Ballo Sunglasses Lifestyle January 11, 2016 Local Design: Ballo Sunglasses These local handmade sunglasses, or “eyewood” as Ballo likes to call them, are focused on recycling and sustainability. Full Article
Lifestyle Smart Idea: Sort Before You Bin Lifestyle November 26, 2015 Smart Idea: Sort Before You Bin In countries such as Japan, used packaging is rinsed and sorted before it goes into the recycling bins. This fact inspired us to do the right thing and make life easier for informal collectors. Full Article
Architecture Pretoria Family Home Architecture August 19, 2015 Pretoria Family Home Nurturing a young family in a custom-built space that’s safe, beautiful and mindful of its environmental impact is a dream for many. For Arno and Carla Botha, architect Friedrich Strey made their dream come true. Full Article
Design The Ocean Dome by Markus Heinsdorff Design July 9, 2015 The Ocean Dome by Markus Heinsdorff German artist Markus Heinsdorff has constructed an installation in Cape Town’s Green Point Park, to raise awareness about waste and provide alternative options for low-cost housing construction. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: Reuse and Recycle Decor June 2, 2015 Smart Idea: Reuse and Recycle Transform old packaging material into a holdall for your bathroom. Full Article
Decor African Queen Chandeliers Decor May 8, 2015 African Queen Chandeliers These exquisite chandeliers are fashioned from bleached jacaranda pods picked up off the streets. Full Article