How to reduce your carbon footprint
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a dire warning about the state of pollution, global warming and it...
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BIG NEWS - Ballo the BCorp
We are proud to announce that Ballo is a Certified B Corporation. Basically this means that we are doing our best to take care of the planet and t...
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CNN - SurfPop making waves in Education
Our friends at SurfPop getting some well deserved press on CNN. See article here
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AC Magazine - Ballo getting some press in the USA
We were super proud to be featured in AC magazine. See article at the
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Introducing the Surfpop Foundation and Kids sunglasses
10% of the revenue from the sale of these frames will be donated to the Surfpop Foundation. Surfpop focuses on education, nutrition and surfing as ...
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Why Cork sunglasses?
We are making a big move towards cork this year. Here’s why… Cork is a sustainable resource, both renewable and biodegradable. The cork oak tree i...
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Ballo joins 1% for the Planet
Ballo is proud to announce that we have joined forces with 1% for the Planet as a contributing member. Supporting causes it not something new for B...
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Langa for Men - men acting to eradicate femicide in South Africa
Siyabonga and Luyolo are heros. They are activists who have dedicated their lives to protecting South Africa's women and are a true inspiration. E...
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Now offering Sustainable Corporate Gifts
We pride ourself on our ingenuity, product design and development. - made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa - using sustainable materials like: c...
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Ballo Story 2020
A short clip showing what we do and how we do it... filmed at the Ballo workshop in Woodstock, Cape Town by Howling Media
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Ballo blue light blockers- UV420 lenses
New Ballo CR39 UV 420 lens blocks 400-420nm of High Energy Visible (HEV) or "Blue" light in addition to UV-A and UV-B...
Read moreHow to be the master of your time
Time is a wily weasel- I’ve spent most my life looking for it or loosing it all together. Never seem to find enough hours in the day to get the to...
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Feed 1 person in need for 1 month with R50 donation with CBD CAN
We are working with Cape Town CBD Community Action Network (CAN). They are helping us distribute 1 for 1 mask donations. They are also doing an in...
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