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The liveeco eco chic challenge: Part 3

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Written by: Jessica SolomonsMay 15th: Socially Responsible Coffee Makers The team at Bean There Coffee is joining the Fairtrade fight by making sure producers of the beans they source receive fair payment regardless of market fluctuations. The company prides itself on hand roasting some of th

White Musk® Sport: smell good, do good

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One for the Boys The Body Shop introduces a zesty new fragrance range designed for active men on the move: White Musk® Sport. Whether you´re working out at the gym, pounding the pavements or powering across the pitch, you´re now fully equipped for the challenge ahead. Packed with invigorating gr

W Cape leads rest of SA in green economy stakes

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With all the sectors of the government set to discuss the development of a “green” economy at the National Green Economy Summit in Sandton later this month, it appears the Western Cape and Cape Town may prove the example to follow.Evidence shows the Western Cape is leading a green economy more aggre

Wind powered knitted scarves

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The next eco-fashion must have! The brainchild of product designer Merel Karhof, the Wind Knitting Factory is an ingenious contraption that attaches to the outside of a building. With the power of the wind, a knitting machine knits from the outside towards the inside of a building. The knitted mat

I Heart Bibico

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Fashionably Fair Bibico is a design-led fair trade clothing company that loves beautiful, simple, charming clothes.Understanding that the frocks we wear impact on the world in more ways than just how delightful we look, Spanish designer Nieves Ruiz decided to start an ethical fashion label that d

Renault´s 2010 ´solar paint´ car

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Renault has designed an environmentally friendly concept car that combines electric power and renewable, solar energy which is captured through nano solar paint on the car. The Renault 2010 Sand Jumper uses next-generation, renewable energy technology and recycled, recyclable ecological materials.Re

SWAP don´t SHOP

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For those of you who don´t know, Swishing refers to swapping an item or items of clothing or shoes or an accessory with friends or acquaintances. Parties must willingly give an item to participate in the transaction, once they have given an item they are free to choose something of interest from wha

Lunar’s Leading Lady is a Natural

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SA designer and creative force behind lifestyle store, LUNAR, Karen Ter Morshuizen, talks about her inspiration and why you don’t have to be a “hippie” to be eco Written by: Jessica SolomonsKaren and her husband, Paul, opened up one of South Africa’s first lifestyle stores committed to creating m

The liveeco eco chic challenge: Part 2

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Written by: Jessica SolomonsMay 8th: Natural Beauty Tips from a Pageant Queen Former Miss SA, Michelle Mountain considers herself an eco-warrior and when it comes to green living, she’s a guru. Her business, Strawberry, which sells and promotes natural products, is one of the ways in which Mi