Pets can be great companions, but if you are wanting a furry friend it is considered more ethical to adopt a pet than to buy, especially in a country in South Africa where there are plenty adorable cat and dogs in need of good homes.
This year’s Design Indaba have offered up an awesome initiative that encourages designers around the world to uplift and improve their streets, offering R1 million in prize money to the most innovative idea.
Hosting a wedding is no mean feat, and stress is the biggest enemy to enjoying a day that is supposed to be perfect and memorable. Here Live Eco talks to local experts who give their best advice for this special time.
Nothing says wedding more than the ring, which makes it all the more important to make sure you are purchasing a product that was produced in both a ethical – and eco-friendly manner.
Warm summer nights are heavenly but they also bring with them the terrors of the night – AKA mosquitos! How do you beat the mozzies without having to use toxic chemicals which are harsh on skin and worse for the environment?
Do you reckon you’re a green babe? See how many boxes you can tick of the below green living tips, or follow our pointers to reach eco stardom.
‘You can’t change who you are but you can work on how you are,’ believes Judy Klipin, Master Life Coach and the author of Life Lessons for the Adult Child. She suggests that rather than creating New Year resolutions for 2013, try setting intentions.
I Blank SA is a proudly South African t-shirt company with a difference – for every tee you buy, 25% goes to the charity of your choice. Using fashion to raise awareness and money around worthy causes and coming in a variety of styles, these t-shirts make the perfect eco gift for Christmas!
Summer is officially here and what a wonderful feeling it is – bring on warm weather, beach days and Christmas holidays! Here are Live Eco’s eco must-haves for summer.
Did you know that waste can be converted into energy? Peoples Power Africa are using biodigester technologies to set up dignified sanitation systems at rural schools in the Eastern Cape; not only do these systems work to recycle and sterilise waste water