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Teaser – Into The Mind
29 November 2012
Into the Mind contemplates the experiences passed between mentors and peers to paint a philosophical portrait of human kind.
As Buddha once said, “The mind is everything. What you think you become.”
If a Cat can do it, so can you.
28 November 2012
Norman the cat is an eco-warrior of note. He’s a cat, and he puts most of us to shame. Watch the video. Be inspired.
I’m totally closing the tap when I brush my teeth from now on.
Swing Music
26 November 2012
21 Swings is a creative initiatve that helps us see that we can achieve more together than seperately.
Wavescape Festival 2012
22 November 2012
A little snippet of what you are going to see at the 2012 Wavescape Festival in Cape Town this year.
Check out our website to see full list of films
wavescapefilmfestival.co.za
The Musician
21 November 2012
In nature there is a deep sense of peace. This musician connects that peace with the stillness he experiences when he plays the didgeridoo.
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Nikon D800 DSLR
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Nikkor 85mm AF0S f/1.4G
Nikkor 35mm AF-S f/1.4G
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Nikkor 70-200mm AF-S f/2.8G
Gulf Oil Spill – Think before you consume
7 November 2012
On 20-04-2010 205 000 000 gallons of oil began flowing into the gulf of mexico. How has that effected us? More importantly, how has that effected the very earth it was extracted from. This interesting video displays our shameful dependency on oil.
What a difference a Day Makes
5 November 2012
If you just stop doing something that’s harming the earth, just for one day you could make a difference. One day. One thing. Big difference.
For every kilogram of feed a cow is fed, and 11 000 litres of water used we get back just one burger.
Fix Food, Fix Antibiotics
31 October 2012
The effects of the current food production system is quickly creating antibiotic resistant superbugs.
Take 2 minutes to sign a petition at www.meatwithoutdrugs.org
Helsinki Plant Tram
30 October 2012
Wayward plants is a creative initiative that spreads the inspiration of nature. One of their projects is called the Helsinki Plant Tram which takes urban gardening on a mobile platfrom so everyone can be in Helsinki can be inspired by nature.
Creative green projects like this always gives hope for the future.
Welcome to Coal World!
23 October 2012
A lively imagining of the circus fairground reveals the men and women behind the curtain of Coal World – and their black, refined interests. Coal! And what a show it is. Check out this awesome little video.
www.savethereef.org.au
The Fight of Our Time
11 October 2012
“Oil companies are willing to alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere to make more money.”
Bill McKibben has been following climate change since his early 20s. His thoughts on environmental policy and the fossil fuel industry speak true and it’s complimented by a neat animation. They fossil fuel industry may have more money then we do, but if you look inside yourself, you have a natural creativity, spirit and a passion for preserving life and living with nature, instead of in it.
Tigers are Running Out of Time
9 October 2012
The tiger is a creature with a fierce sense of beauty. But it’s existence is threatened to be reduced to nothing more than videos and photographs. But we can prevent that.
Volcano Explorers
1 October 2012
Volcanos induce great interest and also, great fear. But these volcano explorers seem to be fearless.
The Story of Change
28 September 2012
“Can shopping save the world? The Story of Change urges viewers to put down their credit cards and start exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world.”
Help Yourself, Help Nature
28 September 2012
By understanding how our behavior affects our bodies, we are able to understand the affect our actions have on nature. Gunter Pauli will be one of the many speakers at the Sustain Our Africa 2012 Conference held in Cape Town from 24-26 October.
Trailer: Beasts of The Southern Wild
27 September 2012
“I’m a little piece of a big, big universe.” That line says it all. We’re all connected to nature.
Trees for Zambia
26 September 2012
Deforestation is a sad result of the consumerist world we chose to live in. Countries and corporations profit greatly through harvesting the forests of the world. But when you hear the stories of the people who have no choice but to cut and saw, it becomes difficult to draw the line when there are people who need to survive.
Small Actions = Big Changes
25 September 2012
Every singe product you purchase is like casting a vote that says you’re okay with how that product was harvested, produced and packaged. All for your convenience. But you can make a difference without having to make effort that will change your current lifestyle. Just look for the frog logo on some of the products you purchase and you’ll know that whatever you’re buying, comes from a sustainable production practice. This way your vote is for sustainability.
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