Sustainability is spreading into communities via greener corporates who take their green commitment to the next level. Nedbank’s Caring for Communities initiative helps to entrench the values and benefits of sustainability in the lives of mainly rural communities.

Congratulations to Hotelstuff/Greenstuff for taking top honours at this year`s Decorex Joburg exhibition. As curators and creators of The Plascon Living Green House the online directory service created what many hailed as an `enlightening journey of environmental responsibility meets trendsetting style`. As the ultimate accolade at this year`s show, the win for the Hotelstuff/Greenstuff team further proves that green products no longer have to take the backseat when it comes to the style stakes.

The results of the Fairlady Consumer Awards, which were recently announced in the April issue of the magazine, reflect the growing trend of South African consumers' movement towards choosing greener and more sustainable alternatives where possible.

Soylite Moisturising Candles took top honours in the Health & Wellness category; and Healing Earth Marula and Rose Face Serum scored top marks as the Best South African Product overall.

We urge you to attend a public meeting to be held in Stellenbosch on Tuesday 24 November 2009 @ 15h00 to address the problem of pesticide drift poisoning the people of Stellenbosch and the surrounding areas.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa guarantees the right of every person to live in an environment that is not harmful to their health and well being. However, exposure to pesticides, and in particular prolonged exposure to pesticides, poses very real health risks to both humans and the environment.

When I (EP) was presented with an unexpected trip to the Eastern Cape to 'rest,' I envisaged chilling out at the Wild Coast ' sleeping, reading and writing time. But the Universe had plans for me to meet avid greenies, living close to the earth in self-made organic homes with creative hands and hearts of gold.