There are many ways in which mycelium fungus can help save the universe: cleaning polluted soil, making insecticides, treating smallpox and even flu.

Siek en sat van die gejaagdheid van die stadslewe? Gesinslede sien mekaar soms net oor naweke. Insidente van spanningsverwante siektes styg jaarliks. Die koop, voorbereiding en gebruik van voedsel is net nóg een van die gejaagde aksies wat daagliks moet plaasvind. 

Rapid transit and safe cycling/walking networks are good for both health and climate – and climate experts should consider more systematically how these strategies can reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector, one of the world's major contributors to climate change, says a new WHO report.

Nothing says I love you more than a super healthy Raw Stawberry Mousse. With the month of love and romance upon us there’s no better time to treat yourself and your loved ones to this healthy and nutritious fruit.

When it comes to natural healing in the green consciousness there is a strong movement away from invasive treatments and long-term dependence on pharmaceutical drugs.

John from ‘Wisdom to Nourish' writes that many people are experiencing broken sleep, strange or vivid dreams and possibly also feelings of anxiety or fear at this time.

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In our country the destructive effects of the World Wars are still prevailing, as was evidenced by the poisoning of innocent diners at the V&A Waterfront last week.

Non-profit organisation, Mamelani Projects hosted their own 'Move for Health Day, Saturday, May 6th, 2011 at the Chris Campbell Memorial field in Khayelitsha.

Approximately 2000 plastic chemical drums & not flax? are sold weekly in the eThekwini district to an unsuspecting public, who then use them for collecting and storing drinking water or brewing traditional beer ' leading to a potentially lethal concoction.

At a demonstration given recently by the Vuka Energy Savings Team at the RDP Centre in Zwelihle, Hermanus, a very appreciative audience thoroughly enjoy the presentation given by Florentina Radebe (pictured), with Anton Boshoff of Blue Moon, Stanford, showing his latest Rocket Stove, which generated much interest from the men attending the morning's offerings.

Natural forests maintain the physical and spiritual balance of our planet. As conduits of universal energy, the world's forests create a network of interlinking energy that provides a harmonious environment for life on Earth. With their roots in the Earth and their crowns in the Heavens, trees act as alchemists for the Divine, connecting what is above with what is below, and so providing the building blocks that are the foundation of life as we know it. With natural forests we share a sacred bond. They have been our silent, steadfast companions throughout Life's unfoldment. So intrinsic are natural forests to our existence that we have ceased to see them. We have forgotten the sacred bond we share.

So starts the No Carbon Week guide ' our guideline to navigate through a week of becoming more aware and living this awareness together with people from across the planet. The Green Times office is joining this united world-wide experimental effort, which starts this Sunday, 18 April. The No Impact Experiment is a truncated version of Colin Beavan's experience trying to live in New York City with no environmental impact. Three months into Colin's year-long experiment, he stopped consuming new goods (except food).

Every action we take falls into one of 2 categories ' it either destroys or heals the earth. For the future of our planet we need to place every aspect of our lives under a microscope and each time ask: What is the end result of this choice of mine on the planet as a whole. Does it benefit the protection of all species, including people, and all natural resources, or does it destroy our delicate web of life?

Most regular swimmers know that a high chlorine content in swimming pools causes skin and eye irritation.  But the health risks posed by swimming pool chlorine are potentially more dangerous than rashes and red eyes.

Thumbs up to the Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Newlands for winning the `Investor in People` category of the annual Imvelo Awards for responsible tourism. The hotel is also a runner-up in the 'Best Single Resource Management' category, specifically for its waste management programme.

...any fresher and pigs might fly.
Porter's is a fresh food market, no mistake. The smell of moer koffie and bacon greet you. 'We styled it after old European markets where people come to hand-select fresh produce and catch up with friends,' said Gail Coetzee, the market manager, in a polo-neck jersey with her hair in a pony tail. 'About a quarter of the stalls are organic ' our policy is 'as natural as possible.'' The market is in a woodsy setting that attracts urbanites like flies. It's interesting how we long for Nature and to feel that we are getting out of doors and out of town. But even if it's the new urban shopping trend, and a little bit pretend, it's a positive move. Gail and her restaurateur clan started Porter's 3 years ago when they began having kids and wanted a place in Nature to take them. They leased a field on the Porter Farm in Tokai and put up the infrastructure ' wooden stalls, rustic tables, and a huge sandpit. Today cyclists are having a health breakfast, people are browsing with dogs and children, and everyone is choosing home-made food for a cold weekend.

Are there still people out there who think the green consumer is odd? Actually, we are no longer standing on the edges of society, nor are we regarded as the new-age fringe. Today, demanding green and ethical products is the strongest driver in consumerism.

Are there still people out there who think the green consumer is odd? Actually, we are no longer standing on the edges of society, nor are we regarded as the new-age fringe. Today demanding green and ethical products is the strongest driver in consumerism. To establish the impact of your shopping on your body, the earth and her creatures, a couple of questions beg answering, such as'
What's inside this product? Read the labels and avoid chemicals ' codes, numbers and abbreviations like MSG as well as preservatives and colourants. Also avoid petrochemical byproducts ' see the complete list of unwanted ingredients elsewhere on this page.
How was it produced ' is it organic or were pesticides involved in the growing process?
How were staff treated in the production process? Now we're looking at the fair trade principle, as well as organic, as staff are protected from working with harmful substances.

Ours is not a better way, ours is merely another way. The first annual Ecovillage Convergence in South Africa took place on 18-20 September 2009. This coming together of kindred spirits had been growing in the hearts of many who share the desire for authentic, earth-based living. The Convergence was intended as a `gathering of tribes` from fellow ecovillages and intentional communities in and around South Africa. The primary focus was to establish a living network through which communities and ecovillages may work together to raise awareness and facilitate the movement towards sustainable earth-based lifestyles around South Africa. The call was put out to all known established and emerging communities, ecovillages and projects countrywide. This intent was synchronistically reinforced when a fellow community planned the same event on the same date!