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Vermiculture Growth System

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:34:11 +0200

The Vermiculture Growth System is a compact composting and rain harvesting system utilizes the benefits of worms – nature’s own recyclers, to convert food waste into nutrient rich, 100% organic fertilizer while harnessing the benefits of rain water to feed plants in home, vegetable and potted gardens.

SHOOTS - A grassroots bamboo project: 1st Prize

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:32:24 +0200

“Shoots” is a full-cycle approach to sustainability that produces well-designed, good quality consumer products, furniture in particular, while addressing unemployment in South Africa and caring for the environment.

Ikghupi Laptop Sleeve

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:30:17 +0200

Ikghuphu is a series of laptop sleeves made from wet suite factory waste. It draws inspiration from the Ndebele’s abstract patterns decorating clay walls, translating the colours and patterns into a multi-dimensional textile that provides tactile interest and additional protective cushioning for the product inside.

Earth Child Project Garden Club

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:44:48 +0100

Photo documentaries say so much more than words

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:36:44 +0100

Story-telling design investigation

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:23:59 +0100

Meet Panel Awesome: First Selection Jury of the Eco Design Competition 2011

Eco Design Initiative — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:04:00 +0200

"Panel Awesome" consists of respected South African sustainability and design business representatives that actively promote design for development. From left to right: Adrienne Viljoen , Will Lawson, Erica Elk, Roelf Mulder, Sune Stassen, Rael Futerman, Hwalani Mabaso, Pascal Frölicher, Masana Chikeka. On 22 Sep, this panel selected 22 designs as qualifying concepts, representing 29 designers

Tree of Knowledge - Megan Aitken

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0200

Eco Design Competition 2010 Green Home & Hospitality Category Winner

Hoody by Farm - Khothatso Tsotetsi

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:59:00 +0200

Eco Design Competition 2010 Eco Friendly Fashion Category Winner

Riverine Rabbit - Jeanine Britz

Eco Design Initiative — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:02:00 +0200

Eco Design Competition 2010 Bambino Bio Category Winner