Eco Chic Ski Attire As our brothers and sisters up North start heading into the winter season, Oakley recently announced the release of the 2009 Gretchen Bleiler Signature Series, a collection of premium apparel and accessories that celebrate the style and spark of the namesake snowboarding champ
Take a climate change tour on google earth Ahead of the Climate Change Convention in Copenhagen (a.k.a. COP15), Google Earth is launching a series of really cool layers that allow users to look at possible future climate scenarios depending on our actions now. One new layer is a guided tour
In Denmark, in the eco-village of Hjortshoj near Aarhus, they are using new technologies and working together to carve out a sustainable lifestyle. It all began in the early 90s but the project has moved on since the early days when the ethos was very DIY!One of the founders, Pierre Lecuelle, says “
Solar cells (solar photovoltaic devices) have been around since the 1950s. Back then, because manufacturing processes were less efficient and fewer people used the cells, the costs were astronomical. Improved technology has brought prices down a lot since then and countries such as Japan and Germany
Summer Essential – The Maxi Dress Flowy, flirty, feminine and eco friendly – perfect for everything from running errands to lounging at the beach, Gypsy05´s long organic cotton Zoe Maxi Dress is our latest must-have…Spotted on celeb´s like The Hills´ Audrina Partridge – this organic cotton max
This Really Does Work! If you have yet to be convinced of the transformative effects of aromatherapy, I challenge you to try UK eco beauty brand, This Works. A practical, remarkably effective beauty line, founded in 2004 by former Vogue Beauty Director, Kathy Philips. Kathy wanted to create a sop
Want to green your next d(eco)rating venture but keep your style? Here are some great tips to keep it your own – but give a little back to the environment, too.In Your Kitchen Seek out natural materials, such as stone countertops, and cabinets made from sustainable woods. You can find re
Try out this recession-friendly eco tip this summer! Use cold water instead of warm or hot water when possible – this saves you money on your electricity bill whilst conserving energy.The liveeco team
So this past Heritage Day was spent at the Whale Festival in Hermanus. Thankfully the weather held out for us and it didn´t rain. I can´t remember the last time I was in Hermanus and I´ve never attended the Whale Festival before but it was really and truly worth the drive up the coast. I went up wit
Ever wanted to find out more about using vegetable oil or any used oil from restaurants to fuel your car? Well check out this really cool video on how a couple from Georgia in the United States converted their car to run on used grease from local restaurants.Awesome…! Saving money and the environm