Namrata Zala
February 19, 2024
Now, you can own solar for cheaper than renting.
Tweak & Old Mutual Home Loans has partnered with an accredited energy solutions provider to help customers reduce energy costs
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Namrata Zala
February 19, 2024
Now, you can own solar for cheaper than renting.
Tweak & Old Mutual Home Loans has partnered with an accredited energy solutions provider to help customers reduce energy costs
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Namrata Zala
September 8, 2023
Solving Environmental Woes with Innovative Carbon Solutions: A Look into Tweak Carbon's Perspective
While the challenges consumers face in adopting sustainable habits are substantial, businesses can be instrumental in creating a more sustainable future
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Tanita Mehta
July 27, 2023
How Cape Town Saved Itself from Day Zero
Let's explore how the city achieved this seemingly impossible feat.
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Camille O'Sullivan
March 14, 2023
Why you should try Meat-Free Monday
Meat consumption has been increasing over the years, and this trend is causing a significant impact on the environment.
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Anja Stang
February 20, 2023
Why you should break up with polyester
In the aftermath of World War 2, polyester played an important role. Cotton was scarce and people were in dire need of something to wear.
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Lerato Bokako
March 14, 2023
Tukiya from Tukiya’s Closet wants to make thrifting cool
Thrift shopping is more than a sustainable way to shop – it’s also a great way to curate a unique style.
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Tanita Mehta
March 20, 2023
The Most Eco-Friendly Cars in South Africa
By choosing a more sustainable car, you can reduce your carbon footprint and help protect the environment for future generations.
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Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
The famous fabric to look out for when swimwear shopping
There are increasingly more local sustainable brands offering gorgeous guilt-free swimwear options – And most of them rely on one magic ingredient.
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Camille O'Sullivan
March 14, 2023
The benefits of gas stove cooking in South Africa!
How I Moved to a Gas Stove and Never Looked Back
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Zanele Kumalo
May 4, 2023
Meet the sustainable fabrics of the future
Leathers, cottons and silks made from fruit, vegetables and leftovers are just some of the new materials that more of us will be wearing soon.
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Tanita Mehta
March 22, 2023
Should You Buy an Electric Car in South Africa?
In this article, we will explore why EVs powered by solar energy are the only truly sustainable option in South Africa.
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Modupe Oloruntoba
March 14, 2023
Resale is the new black
Like vintage, shopping resale can be difficult to navigate, but that’s why we’re here!
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Juana Parathyras
February 20, 2023
Rent, borrow, share! Is this the new face of fashion?
We’ve all been in that situation where you have this thing (insert: wedding, event, party, work function here) and you need something (new) to wear.
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Lerato Bokako
February 20, 2023
How a vintage furniture store is using the power of community to build a sustainable business
I met with Garance, to talk to me about how Maison Cape Town got started and how they’re helping others live a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Camille O'Sullivan
March 14, 2023
Make Your Pool Cool: 4 Tips to Save Electricity and Water this summer
There are many ways to make your pool more sustainable, reduce your environmental impact, and save money in the process.
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Holly Robson
May 3, 2023
Meet the owners of The Refillery – Joburg’s plastic-free, planet-friendly grocery store
Now you can stock your pantry without the wasteful packaging normally associated with a trip to the grocery store.
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Khanya Mzongwana
March 14, 2023
I was challenged to go vegan for a month (and it wasn’t easy)
In honour of Vegetarian Month, I was challenged by Tweak Carbon to eat vegan for a month.
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Mimi Thurgood
February 17, 2023
I stopped eating meat and this is what happened
Like some of you, I took the Aurora carbon footprint quiz and was pretty shocked and disappointed when I saw my results.
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Candice Esterhuyse
May 3, 2023
I tried upcycling a T-shirt into a no-sew shopping bag
Extending the life of your clothes is an easy way to reduce your consumption. I set out to to see how far one preloved black T-shirt could take me.
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Natalie Swan
March 14, 2023
How to recycle 101
Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. If we’re looking to limit our impact on the planet, then the first two of those three Rs are key.
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Brittney Kok
March 14, 2023
How to make your clothes last longer
After a bad jeans-ripping incident, I realised there were a few bad habits I needed to break in order to extend the lifespan of my clothes.
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Candice Esterhuyse
May 22, 2023
How to keep fresh produce fresh
Here are some helpful hacks to keep your fresh produce fresh for as long as possible so you can stretch the gap between grocery store visits.
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Zanele Kumalo
May 4, 2023
How sustainable is leather?
A growing contingent of brands are working to change the negative narrative that surrounds this durable classic.
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Natalie Swan
May 3, 2023
How to choose greywater friendly products
You don't want to be using products that’ll leave harmful chemicals in the ground.
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Leigh Champanis-King
February 14, 2023
How to be vegan – without eating all the carbs
When new to the world of meat-free eating, the simplest way to fill the animal-shaped hole is to stuff it full of bread. And pasta.
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Zanele Kumalo
May 4, 2023
How sustainable is denim?
Although denim has had a serious impact on the environment, there are a few brands committed to producing it sustainably.
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Anja van der Spuy
February 20, 2023
How I upcycled my kitchen on a budget
We started the search for our new home. We soon discovered that it would be nearly impossible to find a home that ticked every single box.
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Lerato Bokako
May 3, 2023
Going zero-waste helped me realise I had a junk food addiction
Lockdown came with an unexpected side effect – a deeper understanding of my (not so great) eating habits.
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Lerato Bokako
February 20, 2023
How Honest Chocolate is keeping it real with sustainable business practices
We want you to be able to eat as much chocolate as you want without having to worry about it.
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Natalie Swan
February 14, 2023
Five delicious plant-based recipes to try today
With increasing awareness of the meat industry’s impact on the planet’s carbon emissions, reducing your meat intake makes a lot of sense.
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Natalie Swan
February 14, 2023
Five easy no-cook dinners
Initially a somewhat fringe food movement, raw food is becoming increasingly mainstream.
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Zanele Kumalo
February 14, 2023
Everything you need to know about oat milk
As the new kid on the vegan block, does oat milk live up to the hype?
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Candice Esterhuyse
May 3, 2023
Eco kondo: the sustainable art of cleaning up
Here are three tried and tested eco alternatives to harsh chemical cleaning agents, made from ingredients you can find at home
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Mimi Thurgood
February 17, 2023
Easy vegetarian meals that don't need a recipe
If you’re looking to cut back on meat or are already a plant-based eater looking for inspiration, read on.
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Leigh Champanis-King
February 20, 2023
Easy vegan baking recipes and tricks
If you’re vegan, I’m almost certain you’ll be familiar with this scenario.
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Natalie Swan
February 14, 2023
Composting 101: Sounds complicated, actually isn't
We’ve brought together everything you need to know to begin to compost at home.
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Staff writer
February 20, 2023
Can you love fashion and still buy sustainably?
This is not the kind of break up where you move overseas, change your number and quickly latch yourself onto something (someone) else.
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Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
Carbon neutral air travel
Globally, flying counts towards 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions. A return flight from Jo'burg to Cape Town, emits almost 500 kg of carbon dioxide.
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Mimi Thurgood
May 3, 2023
10 delicious ways to avoid food waste
Not even one of them is “eat more leftovers”
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Juana Parathyras
February 17, 2023
9 ways to be a more sustainable food shopper
Many of the most impactful changes you can make involve tiny tweaks to what you are already doing.
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Camille O'Sullivan
May 22, 2023
7 Organizations in South Africa to Donate Your Household Items
Did you know how relatively easy it is to declutter your home by upcycling and donating instead of throwing away?
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Camille O'Sullivan
March 14, 2023
13 Eco-Friendly Hacks to Cut Your Electricity Bill and Green Your Home
Making your home eco-friendly can be a great way to save on electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.
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Lerato Bokako
February 14, 2023
18 times you were vegetarian or vegan and didn’t even know it
What if we told you that you have been eating plant-based food more often than you thought?
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Nikita Ramkissoon
May 3, 2023
5 top waste-free living tips
It all starts with purchasing decisions, proper planning, and setting up a system for what materials enter the home and how.
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Tanita Mehta
June 13, 2023
Building a Green Economy: The Role of Carbon Credits in South Africa's Sustainability
This article explores the significance of carbon credits, with a particular focus on social enterprises.
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Tanita Mehta
June 5, 2023
Tweak Carbon: Empowering Behavioural Change for a Sustainable Future
Much like the way calorie information on food packages revolutionised consumer choices, we believe that change begins with individuals.
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Tanita Mehta
April 18, 2023
Earth Week at Tweak Carbon: The Importance of Circularity
As we celebrate Earth Week, it's crucial to reflect on the impact we have on our planet and what we can do to minimise it
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Tanita Mehta
March 31, 2023
The Future of Sustainability in South Africa: Insights from the 1.5 Degree Conference in Cape Town
The 1.5 Degree Conference in Cape Town highlighted South Africa's commitment to sustainable growth and development.
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Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
The state of recycling in South Africa
While many of us try to manage our own waste through recycling, it is not as simple, or effective, as you might think.
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Brittney Kok
March 20, 2023
How to be a sustainable meat consumer with Andy Fenner
Andrew Fenner, the owner of Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants, shares his thoughts and insight on living a sustainable lifestyle as a meat-eater
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Lerato Bokako
March 14, 2023
The best vegan Instagram accounts to follow and apps to download right now
Looking for inspo to make easy, flavourful vegan meals? We’ve got you covered.
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Tanita Mehta
March 10, 2023
Easy tips to reduce your water emissions in your home
How to Reduce Your Home's Water Consumption: 8 Easy Tips
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Nikita Ramkissoon
February 28, 2023
What’s the deal with carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) in its most basic form, is a gas that consists of one part carbon and two parts oxygen.
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Camille O'Sullivan
February 20, 2023
What transactions do we look at in our carbon footprint calculator?
We believe in emphasizing personal responsibility when it comes to calculating your carbon footprint.
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Camille O'Sullivan
February 16, 2023
Everything you need to know about carbon offsetting
Offsetting your carbon footprint is a proactive and meaningful way to take action on climate change
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Nikita Ramkissoon
February 13, 2023
Why decolonising sustainable beauty matters
The power of the beauty industry is almost exclusively held by Western brands and wealthy conglomerates.
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Anja Stang
January 30, 2023
Penelope Lea: Sustainability is one of the most beautiful words I know
The brave teenager – often referred to as “Norway’s Greta Thunberg” – has led The Children’s Climate Panel (Barnas Klimapanel) and held impactful...
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Namrata Zala
January 24, 2023
Keeping The Lights On: Loadshedding Alternatives
As you may already know, loadshedding, implemented by the state-owned power utility Eskom, is a measure to prevent the national grid from...
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Zanele Kumalo
January 13, 2023
How To Make Your Workout Greener
Let’s take a closer look at how we can be more eco-friendly when choosing workout gear.
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Namrata Zala
January 6, 2023
Tweak’s Sustainable Gift Guide
Buying a thoughtful present for any occasion can leave one stumped. In a sea full of options, how do you know you’re making an all-round correct...
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Namrata Zala
December 15, 2022
Shein Crowned Most Popular Brand of 2022
Cheap clothes, fleeting trends and social media have elevated fast-fashion in general consumers’ lives
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Namrata Zala
December 9, 2022
How much do you know about climate change?
We’ve got a quiz for you that answers all of these things. We talk about hot baths, chocolate, good meals… it’s all quite romantic really.
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Namrata Zala
November 30, 2022
Reflections on Black Friday
Nobody is unaware of what Black Friday is. Crazy huge deals on everything you could imagine - from cosmetics to cakes, to cars...
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Namrata Zala
November 29, 2022
Corporate Greenwashing In The Era of Sustainability
The discourse around sustainability efforts and the transparent communication of such is rapidly changing. With global collaborative efforts to...
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Namrata Zala
November 17, 2022
The Benefits of Becoming A Sustainable Business
Sustainability is a long term action plan which manages not only environmental risks, but social and financial ones too. For a business...
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Lori Cohen Criticos
October 7, 2022
How serious is the climate crisis?
The Earth is getting hotter. Even the biggest climate change pessimists (more on that later) agree. The reasons are as follows...
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Claudia Wearne
September 9, 2022
How to pivot off eco wins, not drown in eco guilt
“Nothing useful ever comes from guilt” – this is probably the single most valuable piece of advice my mother-in-law ever gave me. Love laden with...
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Lori Cohen Criticos
September 2, 2022
How you can save money going green
If you've checked into the cost of an energy solution for your home to get off the grid (goodbye, Eskom), you may be under the impression that...
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Mischa Smith
August 31, 2022
Does the Fashion Industry Have to Forgo Profits to Become Sustainable?
The perils of fast fashion are not new to the sustainability conversation, but rather reaching peak relevance in 2022. With the industry touching...
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