In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, people are forced to travel long distances and spend hours at a time collecting the water needed for cooking and drinking from far away streams or wells. But the residents of Cabazane, South Africa have found a much less labor intensive alternative. They use gravity and let water come to them. Continue Reading

We are all doing our bit for the environment & cutting meat out of our diet makes a huge impact. So we bring you Meat Free Mid Week Recipes – this week Whole Wheat Lasagna with Italian “Sausage” and Peppers

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You may or may not be aware of the problems that are going on in the United States of America right now. The problem is Eggs. Yes, eggs. There has been a huge recall of eggs that are contaminated with salmonella and it is a major problem. Continue Reading

Listen to Radio Fanaka Fana and Radio Jigiya, in the Fana and Zégoua regions of Mali, and you are much more likely to hear tips for improving compost piles and soil quality than you are pop music hits or current events. That’s because the station is participating in Farm Radio International’s Africa Farm Radio Research Initiative (AFRRI), a project to test the viability of using radio as a tool for spreading agricultural information to farmers throughout Africa. Continue Reading

I adore Hummingbirds, and I know fellow writer Wendy LOVES them too. So Wendy, this is for you! Continue Reading

Feel like doing a little shopping in Melbo0urne? Well, the innovative ‘Eco Innovators Showcase Shop’ is back for another season starting September 1, 2010! Continue Reading

As climate change worsens, and fresh water availability grows more erratic, the food security of small-scale farmers throughout Africa will increasingly depend on their water management abilities. Luckily, the tools for improving water management already exist.

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It is important to know what is in season when heading to the fruit and grocers. Knowing what is going to be best eaten in Winter and Spring makes a huge impact on the environment – it can lead to eating more locally grown produce than relying on off season fruit and vegetables being trucked and flown to your area. Continue Reading

Lemons are in season and trees are overflowing! So what should you do with them? Well we have lots of tips and recipes for your lemons, so read on! Continue Reading

If you are a fan of the BBC Life series or anything that David Attenborough does, then you are going to love this new mockumentary on the latest species that is endangered – the plastic bag!

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This week instead of doing our usual Meat Free Mid Week recipe, I am bringing to you all a roundup of my favourite winter vegetarian soups! So read on and daydream about these winter warmers! YUM. Continue Reading

Before Kenya’s independence, the Migori District’s economy was driven by the Macalder Mining Company, the area’s largest employer. When the company shut down in 1966, it left behind a lot of abandoned land—and a lot of unemployed miners. Continue Reading

Last year thousands of food products containing peanut butter produced by one company, the Peanut Corporation of America, were pulled from store shelves due to salmonella contamination. The company was responsible for supplying over 200 companies with peanut butter for these food products, many of which were ultimately marketed to children. Suddenly our favorite snacks—from sandwiches to cookies to candies— were potentially dangerous. Continue Reading

This is just beautiful and I want full reports from people who have been to see the new Paddington Reservoir Gardens in Sydney. You have to check these pictures out – it is NICE! Continue Reading