Hi there! My name is Jackie.

I’m not an environmental activist. I’m not an expert on sustainability. I don’t recycle. I’m not a vegan. I don’t drive an EV. I have no idea what my carbon footprint is…. not yet anyway. This is just the start of my journey.

The Eco-Directory Some Blog Posts

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Latest Blog Posts:

Dutch Company Reveals An Electric Car That Charges Itself With Sunlight

Jul 12, 2019 | Transportation

A Dutch company from Eindhoven has released a prototype car that has already sold 100 orders to be filled in 2011. What’s special about the car is that it is completely electric as well as solar powered. The prototype car actually won the Bridgestone World Solar...

Solar power system that works at night a renewable energy game-changer

Jul 12, 2019 | Energy

An innovative thermal battery being developed by Curtin University researchers will be key to a solar power system capable of producing electricity overnight, rivaling fossil fuels as a viable source of power for commercial and heavy industries around the world,...

SPAR EC takes plastic campaign to the next level

Jul 12, 2019 | Pollution

The next stage of SPAR Eastern Cape’s STOP Plastic campaign was launched this week as the biggest food retailer in the region aims to take the project to another level. At a function at the Boardwalk Hotel in Port Elizabeth on Monday, Angelo Swartz, who will soon take...

New Jaguar electric SUV in South Africa – Prices start at R1.6 million

Jul 9, 2019 | Transportation

Article Provided by: My Broadband Jaguar has launched its electric I-PACE in South Africa. The company said it is the first electric vehicle launched in South Africa “together with a rapid charging network to enable long-distance travel”. The company will also offer...

Hyundai Kona Electric Car to Launch in India Today: Here’s All You Need to Know

Jul 9, 2019 | Transportation

After a successful launch of its connected SUV in the compact-SUV segment with the Venue, Hyundai is set to launch the new Kona electric SUV today. Hyundai Motor India Ltd is set to launch Kona Electric Car in India today, on July 9, 2019. The Kona Electric will be...

Solar powering a supermarket in South Africa’s most pristine wilderness region.

Jul 4, 2019 | Energy

Sun Exchange Crowdsale #12 Opens July 9th! We’re solar powering a supermarket in South Africa’s most pristine wilderness region. This project, for Spar Hoedspruit, is setting a standard for retailers to use clean energy in a beautiful area where the natural...

Ford Turns Plastic Bottles into Carpets to Help Recycle More Than 1 Billion Drinks Containers Every Year

Jun 28, 2019 | Recycling

Every Ford EcoSport SUV is fitted with carpets made from hundreds of plastic bottles In six years, the bottles used would stretch more than twice around the world Every year, Ford’s use of recycled plastics globally prevents 1.2 billion bottles being dumped PRETORIA,...