liveeco had another appearance on Expresso this morning, where we chatted to Katlego about eco friendly Christmas décor and gave tips on how to ensure you have a “green” Christmas tree this year. Some of our tips:If sending out Christmas cards, use recycled cards or send out e-cards which are comple
The 16th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP16) was held in Cancun, Mexico, from November 29 – December 10. This year, the stakes are high. Over 9,000 delegates, world leaders and political groups from 190 countries gathered to find ways to mitigate the devastating effects of climate chang
Written by: Janine ErasmusFinancial services provider Nedbank announced in November 2010 that its long-standing partnership with the local chapter of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-SA) has resulted in donations of R100-million (US$14.2-million) towards environmental sustainability.Nedbank has r
If you’re trying to raise awareness about the environment there are a number of different avenues open to you. You could start a petition drive, hold a demonstration or write an Op-Ed article. Or you could just get a supermodel to do it for you, according the The New York TImes.Gisele Bündchen, the
Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s commonplace to get dragged into the Christmas shopping madness and spend a lot of money buying gifts for those you love. But how often do you stop and wonder if the gifts are eco-friendly? This year do something different and make your gifts more heartfelt, both for yo
Ocean Basket South Africa’s Favourite Seafood Destination, with over 130 Stores locally and international stores opening is committed to the Long Term Sustainability of its Business Model. The Brand currently supports the livelihood of over 3000 employees as well as numerous investors. For man
Hemporium is a South African hemp company dedicated to educating people about industrial hemp´s potential through the use of innovative products while creating an awareness of all the hemp has to offer.Hemporium produces hemp clothing, accessories, cosmetics, building products and can source fabric,
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