Low Carbon, Green Growth What is Green Growth? Green Growth is a policy focus for the Asia and Pacific region that emphasizes environmentally sustainable economic progress to foster low-carbon, socially inclusive development.Where is Green Growth? Green Growth is a globally relevant approach to sus
To promote the protection of the reforestation in Haiti, Timberland is teaming up with Grammy award-winning musician Wyclef Jean. Wyclef is one of seven Earthkeeper Heroes within the company’s Earthkeepers program. The initiative aims to catalyze a movement of environmental and social activists. A f
Mac has put together a life cycle impact report to show the company´s environmental footprint. Apple uses this comprehensive life cycle analysis to determine exactly where their greenhouse gas emissions – all 10.2 million metric tons of them – come from.Manufacturing 3,873,000 metric tons gr
The Future of Fashion “Fashion uses more water than any industry other than agriculture. At least 8,000 chemicals are used to turn raw materials into textiles and 25% of the world´s pesticides are used to grow non-organic cotton. This causes irreversible damage to people and the environment, and
Our Top eco Beach Holiday Essentials It´s almost time for the long awaited Summer Holidays so the liveeco team has compiled our top eco beach holiday essentials list for you below. Make sure you´re not caught without any of these items whilst vacationing this summer on SA´s hottest beaches!1. Ec
So Saturday saw the world take a stand against climate change with the various 350 events held around the globe. We went to check out what was happening at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town but unfortunately we missed all the action as we only arrived at 11am and it was already over. But the shark spott
Article by: Nosimilo NdlovuThe World Energy Council (WEC) has commended South Africa for the effectiveness of its energy policies, particularly its national electrification programme and “exemplary” renewable energy plans.The first WEC Policy assessment, published on 13 October 2009, reviewed the pe
Good news if you’re a fruit fanatic! The pomegranate has longbeen celebrated as a nutritional powerhouse: those crunchy, juicylittle seeds are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and other cancerfighting properties. Weleda is celebrating timeless beauty with a skin-renewing natural wonder—antioxidan
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