Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksEco clothing is hardly a new thing, but the inventive and creative ways in which fashion designers are utilising sustainable materials continues to impress us fashionistas. liveeco takes a look at some of the latest winter fashions from New York Fashion Week as well as
Written by: Giulia Simolo Good habits are not only about improving yourself, but also doing your bit for the planet. But are your children’s habits green? Or could they do with some eco-friendliness? Here are some good green habits to start them on the right track. Pop it in the recycling bin Ensure
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The concept of green, electric cars used to be accompanied by a mental image of a boring, box-shaped SUV. Not only were the early models more suitable for soccer moms than the younger generations, but the price tags were also too high for students and entry-level workers to be able to afford them. B
Just over a week ago I showed you my first ever bokashi burial here. Check out the decomp process in the pics below… I don´t know if it´s been the rain we´ve been experiencing in Cape Town over the last few days but the plants in the area surrounding my bokashi burial spot are looking extremely he
liveeco loves Vivienne Westwood and now with her newly expanded line of shopper totes, Africa loves her too. The Ethical Fashion Africa Project originally launched in January 2010 with all bags being handmade in Nairobi from recycled materials.In conjunction with the United Nations and World Trade O
Tech gadgets is a multi-billion Rand industry, with new Smartphones, laptops and navigation systems launched every other month. While some consumers are only concerned with the price-tag and functionalities of their new toy, others also consider the “greenness” of the gadget. This month, liveeco loo
Written by: Rob PetersAfter they have spent decades assaulting the planet, it is hard to imagine those that govern us – or to be honest ourselves – are going to be doing anything to reverse the process. Call me a cynic, but the bulk of the world’s population born before 1985-ish are blind to the pro
Luckily we´ve had a few sunnyish days in Cape Town over the last two weeks which allowed me to get going with my very first veggie garden, courtesy of Starke Ayres. As I mentioned before in previous posts, I am no gardening pro so the thought of starting my own vegetable patch was at first slightly
