Your iPhone Just Got {a little} Less Toxic
byApple recently announced an official ban of two toxins from its iPhone and iPad production lines, following a five-month-long “Bad Apple” campaign launched by China Labor Watch and Green America.
Cars & Gadgets
An App to Reduce Food Waste
byAmericans waste up to 30 to 40 percent of food, an excess of up to $165 billion a year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Which is why a New York app developer is launching an app to help restaurants and grocery stores combat food waste by finding customers who might pay for discounted food before it’s thrown away.
New App to Track Your Carbon Footprint
byEven though you recycle, do meat-free mondays and use reusable bags at the supermarket, you may not be as green as you think you are. Well now you can check with a new app developed to measure your carbon footprint.
Ford and Heinz Collaborate on Sustainable Materials for Vehicles
byIt might seem that tomatoes and cars have nothing in common, but researchers at Ford Motor Company and H.J. Heinz Company see the possibility of an innovative union.
South African roads power up with 100% electric Nissan LEAF
byLaunched at the buzzing 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) in October, the all-electric, best-selling Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) is already making in-roads in the South African motor industry.
Ford EcoSport {The Little Engine That Can}
byFord Ecosport: Eco = economical vehicle Sport = design / lifestyle. Ford South Africa has recently launched it’s new compact urban SUV, the EcoSport, and Live Eco got to put it’s green credentials to the test a couple of weeks ago in Durban.
The New Ford Kuga: Equipped for an Active Lifestyle
byThe new Ford Kuga, longer, lower and narrower is one of the smartest SUV’s currently on the market. From safety to technology the new Ford Kuga is where it’s at!
A Recyclable Computer?
byA personal computer made out of wood has been designed by German scientists. The computer that looks like a screen placed on a chopping board is said to be one of the most environmentally friendly computers on earth because every part of it can be recycled.
Eco Friendly Tech Gadgets for Men
bySearching for the perfect gift for the man in your life? Consider something that is the perfect combination of technologically advanced and environmentally friendly with these new gadgets.
The Joule Electric Car – Ahead of Its Time
byCurrently cars are a big contributor to pollution and the situation doesn’t seem to be getting any better. One of the solutions, the electric car, recently took a lot of heat when Optimal Energy – manufacturer of the first South African electric car, the Joule – had to close down due to lack of funds.