Ethical Fashion at GMoMA British designer Mark Liu goes a step further than simply eco-friendly or Fair Trade fashion, with designs developed from the concept of “zero waste.” He’s featured in the new fashion-meets art exhibit at the Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province
12 South African Companies Join the global call for climate change deal Twelve South African companies have joined more than 500 companies worldwide in a call for governments to agree on an ´ambitious, robust and equitable global deal on climate change´ that will respond credibly to the urgency o
Gisele Bundchen is a new UN advocate for environment Gisele Bündchen, 29, was out and about showing off her baby bump this weekend, looking cuter than ever! The supermodel, who is expecting her first child with hubby Tom Brady in December, isn´t letting pregnancy slow her down one bit. The Brazi
WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCES THE FIRST 100% SOUTH AFRICAN ORGANIC COTTON GARMENTS FOR SUMMER 2009 Just five years after introducing South Africa’s first clothing made from 100% organic cotton, Woolworths is proud to announce that they will have the first clothing ever made from local, South African grow
The 24th of September is Heritage Day as well as National Braai Day, so in keeping with the theme of things and with Summer right around the corner, we thought we´d give you a few pointers on how to have an eco-friendly Braai Day.Here are out top ´eco´ braai tips: 1. Use Natural CharcoalIf yo
On a recent eco beauty product scout around my local Woolies, I noticed that they stock REN´s irresistable range of skincare, bath and body products for men and women. What we love about REN is that their products combine luxury with cutting-edge formulations simply presented in simple, cylindrical,
Renault unveils four electric car concepts at Frankfurt Motor Show For Renault, the electric vehicle is the real long-term solution to today’s environmental and noise pollution issues. Technological innovations now make it possible to mass market an electric vehicle at reasonable cost
Dye-Time is not Tye-Dye When Nicola approached me to write a column for liveeco, I’ll admit to being a little stymied. Excited and keen to get involved (!!) as matters green are close to my heart, but stymied nonetheless… I’ve always recycled, but this year I’m making an extra effort: us
While the current recession is not a good thing for the economies of the world, there is a silver lining here! The dreaded recession has actually been kind to the environment as it has forced people and families to rethink their consumption choices and many households are going green as a result.Tak
Lower your and those of your work colleagues, carbon footprints and have a meeting on Skype instead of hopping on a plane to your next out of town meeting.