… for a week So a couple of us from the liveeco team decided with the launch of Cape Town´s meat-free day project, that we as Capetonians, would try and eat “meat free” for a week to see how we would survive. Now while none of us are huge red meat eaters, more poultry than anything else, we stil
Written by: Nosimilo RamelaSouth African Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica announced on 11 August 2010 that environmental courts will be set up to address crimes that threaten the quality and supply of water.Sonjica, speaking at the Agri SA water conference in Johannesburg, said her department
SA’s original organic undies One of our favourite local eco retailers, Scarecrow Organics, has recently launched their own range of gorgeous sustainable underwear!The organic lingerie range currently consists of three bra and panty sets. New and exciting colours and camisoles are due to follow sh
Thanks to all of you who nominated liveeco in the category “The Old Mutual Best Green Blog”. We have made it through the nomination phase and now it´s onto the voting! Click here to cast your vote for us – your support is greatly appreciated!Please note you can vote more than once, after 24 ho
Miss Piggy is not the only porker that can make money from hot air. Limpopo farmer Willie Humphries, 34, is using the waste from his 17 000 pigs to create methane gas, which is then converted into electricity. His family farm – Humphries Boerdery outside Bela-Bela – uses at least 30kW of electricity
As the deadline for introduction of the CO2 new vehicle emissions tax in South Africa approaches, government and major car manufacturers are still seeking agreement on key issues.However, following the latest meeting on August 19, attended by the minister of finance and senior treasury officials, th
The countdown has begun to fashion´s greenest premiere event, New York Fashion Week´s The Greenshows. The lineup of ethical fashion designers has now been released, see below for the eco fabulous designers who will be showing their spring/summer 2011 collections on September 12 – 14. ASHTON MICHAEL
Loving the new Goldfish single… Click below for a teaser, let us know what you think. Can´t wait for summer, get busy living people….!!!Get busy living featuring Emily Bruce (Radio edit) webclip by GoldfishliveNicsx
So as most Capetonians know, the Athlone cooling towers came down last Sunday, 22 August, forever changing the Cape Town skyline. Albeit slightly earlier than scheduled hence I was one of the unlucky ones still stuck in traffic on the way to my viewing point when the towers came crashing down. It re
Inspired by vibrant Peruvian textiles and a desire to bring work to female artisan cooperatives in South America, Annie O. Waterman founded an accessory collection, called “Annie O,” comprised of hand-embroidered handbags, belts, scarves, and more. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the boutique works with