Get Green SA

01/02/2017

27/01/2017

Faced with the high energy bills that come with keeping your home or office cool this summer, you might be wondering whether it is worth installing insulation. The short answer is that getting proper insulation is worth it – in fact, the cost of installation is low when compared to the rands you will save in the long term. - https://goo.gl/QZvGOj

13/01/2017

Each individual can contribute towards the protection of the environment, but so can companies and organisations. In business terms, ecological responsibility is a duty that a company has to ensure that their operations are conducted in a way that protects the environment.

06/01/2017

One of the reasons that people are choosing timber homes is that, with the cost of heating and cooling our homes escalating, it makes sense to choose the bu

03/01/2017

If we had to speculate right now whether cows or cars were worse for the planet, it should be a no-brainer, right - cars would be far worse? Images of gridl

27/12/2016

It’s summertime in sunny South Africa and all your children want to do is lie under the sprinkler this holiday. With drought warnings and water restrictions throughout the country, this is probably not the best idea! There are plenty of other ways to keep cool and stay entertained while still being eco-friendly this summer. Here’s a list of top green activities for youngsters to stay cool.

20/12/2016

We often hear the saying “local is lekker,” but what’s all hype about? Does it really make sense to choose locally manufactured items over imported ones? When faced with offers of better prices, free delivery, and every other bell-and-whistle to make your buying experience easier, many struggle to see the benefits of buying local.

We often hear the saying “local is lekker,” but what’s all hype about? Does it really make sense to choose locally manufactured items over imported on

13/12/2016

You don’t need us to tell you that our planet is in bad shape. The world we live in is swamped in rubbish that could have been recycled. Landfill sites ar

06/12/2016

What’s all the fuss about R-value? https://goo.gl/4BzUYp

18/11/2016

Whether you live in an urban or a rural area, the advantages of owning a productive greenhouse far outweigh the cost of setting one up. A greenhouse is a bu

16/11/2016

You’ve probably been hearing about recycling since you were in school, and recently it seems to be everywhere. How much do you really know about recycling, though? - https://goo.gl/uwIxi5

31/10/2016

Self-cleaning clothing? Did you read that correctly? Has technology really come this far? The answer is yes, but it’s not just a fascinating new fashion t