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How green is your
LIFE?
MOVING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING IS NOT AS DIFFICULT AS YOU MAY THINK, WRITES KATRINE ANKER-NILSSEN
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oing green is all about pursuing knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations. A green lifestyle focuses on reducing, reusing and recycling whenever possible, and includes the initiatives
and products you choose to support, buy and use. There are many ways you, as a consumer, can go greener at home and in your personal life – doing your bit to reduce the carbon footprint. Be conscious of what you buy and how much you buy. Ask yourself: Is it eco-friendly? Is it locally made? Do I really need it? We have rounded up a few fabulous local and Proudly South African options for you – because every little bit you do counts.
Made from 100% South African post-consumer waste, these bags remain entirely local throughout their manufacturing process. Low cost, versatility, durability, high strengthweight ratio and limitless and immediate designs, make Virobag a highly feasible alternative packaging option for both big retailers and smaller independent brands. www.virobag.co.za
Green Office, wanting to “close the loop” on their waste, has designed a unique portable laptop stand made from cartridge plastic waste. The Eezigo is not only sustainable, eco-friendly and manufactured locally, but also ergonomic, 32
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portable, convenient and compact. It’s the ideal corporate Christmas gift, with bespoke branding available. www.valfyproducts.com
A pioneering, clean and conscious range make-up, Lula Fox is ecolux – eco because it is not tested on animals and is made from natural, organic and non-toxic ingredients; lux because it is on a par with professional and mainstream make-up ranges with regards to performance and colour payoff. The proudly South African brand offers an inclusive shade spectrum covering all skin tones, and are at the forefront of international trends. www.lulafox.life
