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De La Fontaine Naturals is a natural plant-based perfumery and biodegradable personal care product manufacturer nestled in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. They believe in sourcing and producing their perfumes and products sustainably, by improving their carbon footprint and promoting health and well-being to all. We chatted to owner Deonette to find out how the range came about. She says she recalls the fragrance of crushed herbs and blooming flowers when she went out horse riding early in the mornings when she was a little girl. It is no surprise that out of all our senses, our sense of smell is the one closest linked...

Celebrating Women's Month On the 9th of August 1956, 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women.During Women's Month, we have the opportunity to assess the progress we've made in reshaping society and creating a conducive environment that enables women to take control of their lives.This month the spotlight is on the empowered female entrepreneurs who supply WWF South Africa with a range of sustainable products. SHOP THE WOMEN'S MONTH RANGE LIZL NAUDE OF LILY LOOMPA Designer, upcycling queen, pioneer, and self-confessed homebody, Lizl Naude has over 20 years of combined experience...

  By now, we are all aware that not all plastic is created equally. There is a difference between the plastic water bottle we use when we go to the gym and the plastic bags used when we buy groceries. So what does this mean for me, the average consumer? Single-use plastic is the one we should aim to avoid at all costs, this is the type of plastic we use once and throw away immediately once done. They generally include things like straws, plastic utensils, and coffee cup lids and tend to end up in the ocean which has a negative and lasting...

Who doesn't like looking and feeling good in the clothes we wear? Fashion is a great way to express our identity and personality. Whether it's wearing bright colours, slogan tees, or fun and quirky socks we manage to infuse who we are into the clothes we wear. We all have that one outfit or pair of shoes that we love and at some point, we have all thrown our hands up in the air and exclaimed "I have nothing to wear!" only to find a forgotten piece of clothing hiding at the bottom of our cupboard.  So before heading to the shop...

As a conservationist, you know the importance of doing the right thing. You don't use single-use plastic, you compost, you recycle, you buy recycled/recyclable and eco-friendly products. You also donate clothing you no longer wear. Once we donate something we don't give it much thought because we believe it ends up exactly where it is needed most. But it's important to understand the impacts of clothing donations on the environment. While donating clothing can help reduce waste and support charitable causes, the reality of what happens to donated clothing can be more complex. Sometimes the amount of clothing that is donated...