New biosphere reserve for SA Article by: Janine ErasmusSouth Africa added a sixth biosphere reserve to its tally when the Vhembe region of Limpopo province became one of 22 newly proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).The 22 new biosphere
New Addition to the Herd Cowshed has introduced a new baby cow trio set, the perfect gift for new moms. The gift set has everything a new baby needs to stay clean and green! The organic formulations with essential oils of lavendar and meadowfoam are designed to clean, calm and soothe while remain
Biodegradable Bread Bags Article by: Janine ErasmusAlbany Bakery, one of South Africa’s major producers of bread products, has been packaging all its products in biodegradable plastic bags since the beginning of April 2008. This is an industry first not only in South Africa but in the southern
Argentine Eco Chic Argentina´s economy is in a perpetual state of uncertainty. As a result, Argentines have learned to live with what they´ve got — and make things last. This resilience and resourcefulness has resulted in a wonderfully creative culture, where innovation and ingenuity are ever-pr
South Africa Protects Its Oceans Article by: Janine ErasmusSouth Africa has proclaimed a vast new marine protected area, spanning 180 000 square kilometres, around the Prince Edward Islands in the Southern Ocean. This has paved the way for increased conservation and protection of vulnerable speci
Fair Trade Fashion and Footwear Autonomie Project is a new Fair Trade fashion company offering stylish sweatshop-free & eco-friendly footwear, clothing and accessories. Born out of the frustration that most sweatshop-free clothing was unfashionable and most eco-friendly clothing was likely ma
MOTO W233 Renew: Environmentally Responsible Design with Uncompromised Quality MOTO W233 Renew delivers the quality you expect from a Motorola device while empowering you to reduce your carbon footprint. Not only is the plastic housing of Renew made from plastics comprised of recycled water
Justin Timberlake is gaining some serious eco-cred with his new golf course in Memphis, Tennessee. The course opened on 25th July, the singer has invested $16 million into making it the “greenest” golfing destination in the U.S.“Originally it was called Woodstock Hills, and it was the first place my
Gucci´s New 100% Organic Cotton T-shirt In support of the new environmental film, HOME, directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and produced by Luc Besson, which we told you about here, Gucci´s Frida Giannini has designed a limited-edition T-shirt, made with 100% organic cotton, natural dyes and recycla
Winter is notoriously harsh on your skin and now that we are in the heart of the year´s coldest season, I´m sure many of you are wondering ´when is it ever going to end?´ Well fear not, the liveeco team has been scouting around and are happy to bring you our favorite finds of locally produced natura