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Biomimicry

( Article Type: Explanation )

Definition "Bios" means life, "Mimicry" means imitation. Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and then emulating life's genius to solve human problems and create more sustainable designs.

Eco-Ubuntu

( Article Type: Sustainable Development )

Have you practiced Ubuntu today? Perhaps you listened to, and empathized with the health problems of a colleague. Maybe you gave a generous tip and exchanged friendly banter with a car guard.

Ecovillages are urban or rural communities of people who strive to integrate a supportive social environment with a low-impact way of life. To achieve this they integrate various aspects of ecological design, permaculture, ecological building, gr

Engineering The Future in Africa

( Article Type: Sustainable Development )

The 21st Century has been hailed by global commentators, statesman and investors as the century that belongs to the African continent's development.

Greenwash

( Article Type: Explanation )

Greenwash is not a new concept. The term emerged from the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, and it entered the Concise Oxford Dictionary in 1999.

Organic Certification

( Article Type: Opinion )

Organic certification in South Africa has been done primarily through formal certification by several certification agencies operating in the country.