Keen on Green

09/07/2019

Small steps can have a big impact. Keep the Green flag flying

Pollution from the stormwater drain in the Gansbaai harbour, which runs into nearby rock pools and the ocean, has inspired this netted solution.

23/05/2019

Why do we always wait for someone to tell us what to do. Be the change you want to see now.

https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-news/england-to-ban-single-use-plastic-by-2020/

22/04/2019

Pay homage to the beautiful planet we live on and remember that it may not be able to sustain us for much longer if we don't take the time to care for it.

https://www.earthday.org/campaigns/endangered-species/earthday2019/

06/04/2019

EXCITING NEWS!

A first for South Africa.

Our new 3ply Art Series paperstraws are strong and sturdy and look fantastic.

Best of all is that they are produced from certified sustainable paper sources (sustainable reforestry) with minimal impact on the environment.

PLA straw alternates (they look and feel like plastic) are only good if they reach commercial composting facilities, which are currently limited in South Africa. This means that if you toss them in the bin they end up in landfills or our waters, making them just as bad for the environment as plastic.

We're still going with paperstraws!

04/03/2019

https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-news/plans-ban-single-use-plastic-sa/?fbclid=IwAR3YWyBvdm6LwpV35Hj3CtW6Vn2DSnNgsydoFoTXoDDxFH0VSffxPS8PEhU

Keen on Green is your eco-friendly products partner

The Department of Environmental Affairs is in talks with industry representatives to phase out or ban single-use plastic products entirely.

22/02/2019

https://www.nowscience.co.uk/single-post/2019/02/03/Mexican-company-converts-avocado-pits-into-completely-biodegradable-plastic?fbclid=IwAR3P_BX6kXLqtFuKpPDaoHeniL_pI8ZyUuOXQCgf-lJXbLUabdpjpu3yZwQ

When you think of Mexico, you think of tequila and guacamole, says Scott Munguia. If he has his way, you might also be thinking of something else made from the ...

29/01/2019

Knowledge is the key to winning the battle for a more eco-friendly planet.

Very interesting observations...

We all want to do more to reduce our impact on the environment, but working out what steps to take to actually make a difference is a bit of a minefield

03/01/2019

https://www.getaway.co.za/environment/watch-durban-harbour-overflows-with-plastic/

Shocking footage of a scuba diver attempting to exit the waters in the Durban Harbour surrounded by plastic and polystyrene has surfaced on social media.

26/11/2018

So true...

Paper straws, as well as other compostable and biodegradable products will last as long as you need it to.

Small changes can have a big impact.

22/11/2018

Hard plastic (19 pieces, 140g), plastic bottles (4 pieces, 150g), plastic bags (25 pieces, 260g), flip-flops (2 pieces, 270g), pieces of string (3.26kg) & plastic cups (115 pieces, 750g) found inside the whale 😱😪😱😪

The dead s***m whale, which washed ashore in Indonesia, had ingested nearly 6kg of plastic waste.

15/11/2018

We bust the myth that being eco-friendly is expensive. Our craft paper straws come individually wrapped in either 6mm or 8mm, and are perfect for any drink. Try the 8mm straws for thicker drinks like smoothies and milkshakes. Our prices are surprisingly low. Going green is good for the planet and your pocket...

09/11/2018

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/14/adidas-sold-1-million-shoes-made-out-of-ocean-plastic-in-2017.html

Adidas launched three new versions of its UltraBoost shoe last year made out of plastic found in the ocean.