We talk to clothing brand Friends with Frank about the GOTS certification and the benefits of this for workers and the environment.The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a globally recognised and independent certification for organic textiles. From the harvesting of raw materials to environmentally
Getting out into the garden can be an uplifting experience in more ways than one. Has there ever been a time in history where we’ve been more connected than today? Through our technology many of us are available 24/7 and have access to hundreds, if not thousands
Community event EcoFest West 2021 is back for its tenth year! Running from 20 March to 18 April 2021, the festival celebrates the environment by featuring more than 140 events hosted by a range of organisations. EcoFest West is organised by EcoMatters Environment Trust. Damon Birchfield, Trust CEO,
Home to dramatic waterfalls, lush tropical forests, crystal-clear freshwater pools, ancient volcanoes and pristine beaches, the island paradise of Samoa abounds with breathtaking natural beauty just waiting to be explored. Coupled with its traditional 3,000-year-old culture, incredibly friendly locals and laid-back island vibes, Samoa is
Deepak Chopra is one of the figures who helped revolutionise the Hindu practice of meditation, or dhyāna, in the west. Chopra is a spiritual adviser to celebrities, Oprah Winfrey endorses him, and most importantly, he believes in the mind’s power to heal. Chopra is now
The inspiring Dr Hannah Wells is a pro triathlete and holds a post-doctoral research fellow in the field of biotech engineering. This year, Hannah is competing in her first full Nutri-Grain IronMan, and shares with us her tips and inspiration to prepare for the challenge.
If you’ve got the back-behind-the-desk blues, a day trip to Kawau Island might be just the tonic you need, writes Leanne Comer.Cloudless skies, golden sunshine, waves breaking on the beach. For many of us, the summer holidays already seem like a distant dream. While your
There are so many ways to use up overripe bananas, and banana chutney is a great accompaniment to a cheese board!This recipe uses Dole Bobby Bananas for their deliciously sweet taste. Ingredients 7 overripe Dole Bobby Bananas (3 cups) 1 large orange 1 large lemon 3 apples 2 cups
Pictured: Beatrice from Burkina FasoAs quarantine measures shut schools and daycare facilities, women often shoulder the burden of balancing work with childcare and homeschooling. Social distancing deprives them of the support they could normally lean upon. But women are far from defeated. This International Women’s
How to turn your garden into an earth ally.It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all we hear about climate change, and it seems the effects of it are increasingly being felt on our precious planet. Among the negative voices, however, there are a number of
