Tag: eco-friendly

Sustainable holiday gift wrapping: Creative and eco-friendly ideas

Keep everything green and sustainable even during the Christmas season. No one thinks of sustainability when wrapping presents, but there are many ways to repurpose wrapping materials and keep things eco-friendly. These ideas will get you started. Gift wrapping using fabrics Using fabric is one of the simplest methods, as the fabric becomes part of […]

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Is your weekly grocery shop adding to your carbon footprint?

Many of us like to make weekly grocery shopping trips either as a routine and without much thought or in an effort to curb our household food waste. But every trip and item in your trolley has a story before it reaches your kitchen. From how much petrol you use on the journey and how […]

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Eco-friendly recycling: Creative ways to reuse plastic bags at home

If you think that there isn’t all that much you can do with that big pile of plastic shopping bags that is starting to accumulate, think again. There are plenty of practical ways to reuse plastic grocery bags both inside and outside of the house. Discover ways you can reuse plastic bags Reuse them again […]

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A guide to environment-friendly Christmas decorations

It’s the season to deck the halls—but this year, why not do it with a little extra care for the planet? From glittery plastics to disposable decor, the holidays can leave behind more than just happy memories. However, the good news is that you can celebrate in style while keeping your festive spirit kind to […]

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Reusable sanitary towel alternatives to consider

As much as we hate to talk about our menses when that time of the month comes, we’re so used to simply reaching for the old disposable products recommended by our mothers, grandmothers and sisters. But times have changed, and with the spotlight on protecting our planet, perhaps now is the time to relook our […]

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Get to know the man behind the Doc Deazy line

As he hopes to change the fashion game globally, creative director and head of designs of Doc’Deazy Dezigns, Ishmael Ndizeye sat down with BONA to discuss his journey in the fashion industry. Speaking with BONA, Ishmael, also known by his brand name Doc Deazy, stated that his path in fashion began as a student, where […]

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4 Local eco-friendly brands to look out for in 2024

With fast fashion on the rise, many designers push to have eco-friendly products on the market as the materials tend to last longer. Eco-friendly products can be defined as products or materials that are not harmful to the environment but are easily recycled materials. Learning to shop for items with quality instead of getting more […]

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Why you should teach kids to be environmentally conscious

In the book, Zero-Waste Home, Bea Johnson reveals that it is important to teach kids to be environmentally conscious so that they can have a happy and healthy life. Eco- conscious means being aware of how your actions can impact the environment and working on how to improve them. In this article we will navigate […]

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