Food and water research

Green life @ home

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Most people are aware of the massive challenges that we have to deal with in terms of ecological sustainability on earth. Climate change, water scarcity, pollution, the issues are endless and getting worse. The problem is, how do we respond to these problems? What can a normal person in a normal South African household do to make a difference?

Actually, there is a lot that we can do on a household level. We are the consumers who vote with our money, and most resources and products pass through our houses at some point. It makes us a critical role-player in the drive towards sustainability.

So, it is important to learn and better understand what our impacts are. The aim of this space is to give you information to better understand the invisible impacts that you have in your house, which will be a guide for you to make better decisions. So, watch this space…

(Please note that our research is based in South Africa and may or may not be relevant to other countries)