February 2009

Greetings!

It's 2009 and for us here at Green Home HQ. the biodegradable revolution continues!  

The articles below aim to inform and educate. Our researchers are doing their best to keep your finger on the biodegradable pulse.

We encourage you to post any comments or information on our blog, Green Flavour.

All the best for 2009 from the Green Home team.

Table Mountain Cafe: a small choice, a big difference

Congratulations to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company for winning the Imvelo Awards at the end of last year in the category of company with the "Best Single Resource Management Programme". As part of their successful project to manage and reduce their water consumption, the company converted to Green Home's biodegradable take-away products. Read more here.

Don't waste waste (Part 3)

Part two introduced the very important member of the worm family called Eisinia fetida. This little creature can be kept in captivity, fed on organic rubbish and will produce excellent-quality compost during its long life. To avoid any confusion, the different species of worm found in the soil are listed here. The difference is mainly in the habitat of the different species. Read on.....

A few simple ways to go green in 2009

Many of us have made New Year's resolutions that focus on personal goals. Everything from shedding a few kilograms to saving more money makes the list of popular resolutions around this time of year. Here are some simple "green" resolutions for 2009.

Green Home Highlights

• Our Product Distribution Team continues to grow. This month Kirsti Meyer will be joining the Green Home sales team. Contact Kirsti@greenhome.co.za
• Congratulations to all who have recently made the biodegradable shift, including: Appletiser, Johnson & Johnson & Somerset College.
• Green Home will be sponsoring South Africa's first Green Tennis Tournament.
  
  
• Watch this space for new product developments.