This morning eco network blogger, Nelize, and myself were interviewed on SABC 3´s new morning show, Expresso, where we discussed eco tourism and what an ´eco holiday´ really means. If you didn´t manage to catch the show, I´ll be posting a clip of our feature shortly, so keep checking back with us.Fo
Written by: Wilma den HartighFor those of us who enjoy our daily rooibos cuppa, a good flavour is all-important. However, for the uninitiated it is only possible to distinguish basic flavour characteristics.Now, with the help of a newly developed rooibos flavour wheel, anyone can identify a full spe
Two weeks ago I attended the opening of renowned SA artist, Willie Bester´s, new exhibition at the Barnard Gallery in Newlands, Cape Town. The opening speech was done by Albie Sachs who is a long time fan and friend of the artist´s. Bester is an icon of South African art. His work is socially charge
Written by: Giulia Simolo Your decorations for Christmas don’t have to be materialistic or manufactured from harmful plastics anymore. Did you know one of the ways to achieve décor that cares is to find great decorations right in your home or garden? Natural décor is not only becoming trendy but it
Vivienne Westwood’s Eco-Fashion Tip: Wear a Towel Instead of a Coat Restraint and normalcy have never been Dame Vivienne Westwood’s strongest suits—and thank goodness for that! Speaking at a New Economics Forum event at Southbank Centre in London late last month, the legendary British fashion des
Written by: April McAlisterThe South African National Energy Research Institute (Saneri) and the Department of Energy (DoE) have launched a pilot project aimed at turning Robben Island into a self-sufficient community that runs on green energy.By using a hybrid approach to power generation, the Gree
The liveeco team reveals the eco chic lust-haves they´d like to find in their stockings… 1. NOLA SEEF – Online Sales and Marketing ManagerA copy of RAWlicious – Raw Food Recipe Book by Superfoods to discover the joys of Raw Food eating and as I love shoes, a pair of Think! shoes would also be a
Calling all eco fashionistas! Stella McCartney recently relaunched her website which features opportunities to shop, as well as look into the personal life of this vegetarian and animal friendly designer.The site sells McCartney’s collections, which include accessories (love the leatherette big chai
Written by: Giulia Simolo Buying and decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most fun, special activities related to the holidays. But this year spare a thought for the wellbeing of the earth: make your tree part of your green lifestyle. Real or fake? There has been much debate over which
Tomorrow is Car Free Friday! Get involved, it´s going to be huge. If you haven´t done so already, log onto www.pureplanet.co.za and make the pledge that on 03 December 2010 you will get to work and back without your car. There are also fantastic prizes to be won from Vida and Adidas by making this p