On Friday we had the baby and family expo at Kings Court Mall and there I was promoting pregnancy yoga. I had some of my yoga mats on display and someone who claimed to do yoga came up to enquire about the price of the mats. The mats sell for R500. A lady, quite indignantly, asked why the mat was ‘so expensive’. In short: the mat is much cheaper than what you would pay in shops or online and there are a number of reasons why it’s a wonderful yoga mat, but when I got to the part that one of the … [Read more...] about When did we stop caring?
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Yoga beats a New Years Resolutions
As we enter the last week of January, 93% of people who have made new years resolutions would have abandoned them. In fact – most of the 93% would have abandoned their resolutions after just one week. It has me wondering if some of us still even remember what our resolutions were. There is an inexhaustible pile of literature out there about how to set better, more realistic and achievable new years resolutions and this article is not one of them. While I believe its good to want to change … [Read more...] about Yoga beats a New Years Resolutions
Employee environmental expo
Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) successful implementation of the environmentally responsible Think Blue. Factory strategy inspired the first ever Environmental EXPO at the Uitenhage Plant. Employees were treated to an interactive exhibition by environmentally focused businesses and educational talks on the advantages of operating within an environmentally aware business model. Exhibitors at the EXPO included Eskom, the Nelson Mandela Bay Waste Exchange and Energy Departments, Ellies … [Read more...] about Employee environmental expo
The Ten Commandments of a Yogi
Practice yoga – it always comes back to your practice. More problems in your mind and body are solved by simply practicing yoga, than any other means - including thinking, fretting, losing sleep and (low and behold) therapy. Albert Einstein said: we can’t solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created it. Your mind got you into the mess you’re in in the first place. Use your practice to get out of your head and into your body begin to tap the wisdom that rests in there. Be … [Read more...] about The Ten Commandments of a Yogi
PE company making big news in SA renewable energy sector
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has approved for State incentives, the Kestrel e400nb. South Africa’s only small wind turbine manufacturer, Kestrel, has the only turbine verified by design to be a class one small-wind turbine and to pass the testing. Approved by the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC), US homeowners and businesses benefit from Feed-In Tariff schemes to incentivise renewable energy installations. The leading small wind turbine from Kestrel can produce … [Read more...] about PE company making big news in SA renewable energy sector
Me, Myself and I…
It is not a bold statement when I say, 'rising carbon emissions and the resultant effects of global warming to our environment are worrying concerns and drastic measures need to be taken to decrease the rate at which we are experiencing this phenomenon.' I believe that the majority of society will agree with me on the above, global warming is nothing new. But what has been done about making a concerted effort to achieve such a feat... Many businesses have emerged offering consumers … [Read more...] about Me, Myself and I…
Pulling the plug on e-waste
Join US for the FIRST EVER NATIONWIDE e-Waste Collection Drive As part of this national e-waste collection campaign Jeffares & Green Consulting Engineers, in partnership with the GREENACRES shopping mall, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) Eastern Cape Branch, “Khanya” Hygiene Services and DESCO will be hosting its first public e-waste collection event: When: Thursday , 1st November 2012 (from 10 AM-2 PM) Where: GREENACRES Shopping Centre, Ring Road - … [Read more...] about Pulling the plug on e-waste
Eveready takes top award for green credentials in its category
Port Elizabeth based Eveready took top honours at an award ceremony in East London last night. It won the Eastern Cape 'top green organisation award 2012 for a medium organisation with a high environmental impact' award. Award by the Institute of Waste Management of South Africa as well as the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs. This recognition is a reflection of the Eveready commitment to the environment both through its products and business … [Read more...] about Eveready takes top award for green credentials in its category
Coega solidifying it’s claim as a Green Renewable Energy Hub
Energy from wind projects with a combined capacity of more than 6 000MW are currently at various stages of the environmental impact assessment process (EIA) in the Eastern Cape, placing the province at the forefront of wind renewable energy projects. The total of 6 032MW is far greater than the Medupi coal-fired power station that is currently under construction and that will have an output of 4 788MW. Nationally, wind projects totaling 9 345MW are planned. Scattered across the Eastern … [Read more...] about Coega solidifying it’s claim as a Green Renewable Energy Hub
Scholars Put All Hands on Waste
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's environmental awareness campaign, All Hands on Waste, received prominence recently when an Environmental Expo was held in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), the Department of Education and Buyisa e-Bag. Executive Director of Public Health, Dr Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni, said the vision of the project is to change attitudes within the community regarding the management of waste; it is anticipated this will be achieved by raising … [Read more...] about Scholars Put All Hands on Waste
Your Chance to Comment on Proposed Coega IDZ Kalagadi Smelter
Kalagadi Manganese have given notice of their intention to apply for a new Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) for the Kalagadi Manganese Smelter, in terms of Section 38(3) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004). The smelter will be constructed in Zone 5 of the Coega Industrial Development Zone, Port Elizabeth. A copy of the AEL application can be downloaded from the website of Coastal & Environmental Services - Kalagadi Manganese Smelter Atmospheric … [Read more...] about Your Chance to Comment on Proposed Coega IDZ Kalagadi Smelter
