2010

Dispensary offers weed in compostable baggies

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Pot is going green(er) I found this from a US website, Fastcodesign.com, and thought some of you may appreciate this new take on “green living” by certain pharmaceutical companies in the States. Suspiciously delicious wouldn´t you say…?OrganiCann, a monster dispensary in Santa Rosa, California

The Heron RIdge Annual Bash 2010

The Heron RIdge Annual Bash 2010

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Saturday night saw Heron Ridge host it´s annual bash out on their wine farm in Stellenbosch. It was a very festive affair with loads of friends and family in attendance. The party was hosted in wine maker, Pippa´s, garden which was beautifully decorated with picnic tables, candles, cushions and the

Beautiful Spaces

Beautiful Spaces

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How spectacular is this house which is situated on the slopes of our beautiful Table Mountain. The architecture is by Cape Town’s Antonio Zaninovic, known for his ability to let the landscape lead the architectural solutions.The building and site feature several sustainable solutions including the s

Organic cotton struggles in French fashion industry

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Huge rises in raw material costs threaten its already precarious sales Ethical fashion is trying for a wider audience in France. Organic cotton goods now on sale at H&M and La Redoute have made them mainstream, while Louis-Marie and Nathalie Vautier, who opened their first Ekyog shop in 2004,

A Nudge in the right direction

A Nudge in the right direction

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Love this! Nudge is a new store in Helsinki, Finland and provides a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it´s not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a showroom, a consultancy and a meeting place where you c

Climb on

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Written by: Staff Reporter“Maybe chicks dig guys who are covered in chalk,” my friend thought out loud as she tried to pin down exactly what it was that made rock climbers so attractive. As if their physical strength and fitness, conquering of heights and love of the outdoors was not enough to love.

Zambian hydro projects in full swing

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Written by: Bongani NkosiAll required funds for the US$430-million expansion of Zambia’s Kariba North Bank hydro power station have been secured, and the project is steaming ahead.The scheme got going in 2008 with $325-million provided by Exim Bank, owned by the Chinese government. The outstanding a

Behind the scenes: Male Thought Leaders in SA

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Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksSome celebrities make documentaries, professional designers launch a green clothing line and politicians deliver speeches and targets, but who are the people fighting for sustainable solutions and green alternatives in our country? This month, liveeco takes a look at some o

Lunar launches new Cape Town store

Lunar launches new Cape Town store

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Last night was the launch of Lunar´s new Cape Town store on 65 Loop Street (cnr Hout and Loop) in the Cape Town CBD. It was a fab affair and was great to finally meet Lunar´s Karen Ter Morshuizen and her business partner Paul Harris, face to face. The store is bright and airy with dark laminated woo