TREND WATCH
GOOD AS
GREEN For an all-round green experience, opt for one of these eco-friendly products ALL ABOARD
ECO-CONSCIOUS COMMUTE
New from Eco Emporium is this fun and educational
The Elmoto eco-bike provides a
Green Toys Recycling Truck, made from 100%
wallet- and eco-friendly commute.
recycled plastic and with no trace of phthalates or
Running on 100% electrical power
BPA. This toxin-free toy, originally from America,
(it charges like a cellphone from a
is available through Eco Emporium’s online store.
regular plug point to full capacity in
+27 (0)21 552 0997, ecoemporium.co.za
four to six hours), the Elmoto can travel up to 65km (terrain dependent) and costs less than R1/commute. As there are no working parts in the engine, no maintenance or fuel is ever required. Elmoto is available in Cape Town from Scoot Dr or online. +27 (0)21 461 3106, elmoto.co.za; +27 (0)21 418 5995, scootdr.co.za
ON GREEN TIME Telling the time with this clock from the Green Shop is just like looking after a plant. The clock is water-powered
IN GOOD HANDS The Hand Paper Desk Cube from I
to its body. The time is displayed on
THROW IN THE TOWEL
an LCD screen and you need just add
Greening your kitchen couldn’t be easier
variety of materials, including recycled
more water as required. Available for
than with these new multipurpose
post-industrial wood, alien vegetation
nationwide delivery. +27 (0)21 791 0821,
cloths from Scandinavia. They are 100%
and bamboo. Non-toxic chemicals and
thegreenshop.co.za
biodegradable and available in an eco-
water-based paints are used to colour
friendly range of colours and prints.
and coat the cube and the assembly is
Suitable for use for up to six months,
done once bought (no glue required).
after which they can be tossed onto the
The cube holds 100 paper squares of
compost heap. Get them from the Green
100mm each and can be purchased with
Shop. Nationwide delivery.
or without paper. Request a quote online.
+27 (0)21 791 0821, thegreenshop.co.za
+27 (0)21 421 3709, iamgreen.co.za
and is activated when water is added
Am Green is locally produced from a
water bottles are available in a range of colours and will make you bobble with excitement. The Bobble recyclable filters remove organic contaminants and chlorine from tap water and last for approximately two months. That’s equivalent to 300 single servings. Bobble bottles are made from recycled plastic and are free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. Get yours from leading retailers nationwide, including @home, Sportsmans Warehouse, Game, Makro, Totalsports and Cape Union Mart. +27 (0)21 917 2000, waterbobble.com
72 | July/August 2012
Words Catherine Riley
BOBBLE ON THE BEAT Bobble South Africa has launched its new 1l and 385ml bottles to join the original 500ml Bobble that’s already on the market. These fantastic