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The liveeco eco chic challenge: Part 2

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

Introducing Green Office Week to South Africa 19-23 April

Officeworkers everywhere now have the opportunity to add their contribution to eco-friendly workplaces. The week of 19 to 23 April is to be Green Office Week in South Africa, and is intended both to raise awareness of the importance of eco-friendly offices as well as inform office workers that they

South Africa saves 420MW during Earth Hour

South African power utility Eskom on Tuesday reported that South Africans contributed 420MW electricity savings to the Earth Hour initiative.Earth Hour took place on Saturday, where consumers globally switched off their lights and appliances on a voluntary basis.Steve Lennon, MD Corporate Services a

South Africa saves 420MW during Earth Hour

South African power utility Eskom on Tuesday reported that South Africans contributed 420MW electricity savings to the Earth Hour initiative.Earth Hour took place on Saturday, where consumers globally switched off their lights and appliances on a voluntary basis.Steve Lennon, MD Corporate Services a

Earth Hour 2010: Record 121 countries go dark

Thousands of cities in a record 121 countries – 34 more than in 2009 – are said to have officially participated in Earth Hour 2010. Check out the image gallery below from monsterandcritics.com of Earth Hour 2010 across the world. For more imagery of Earth Hour 2010 go to myearthour.org.Click here fo

Carbon Fast in Lent 2010

What to give up for lent that will help the environment Senior bishops are calling for a cut in personal carbon use for each of the 40 days of Lent. Their list of ways to achieve this includes eating less meat, flushing the toilet less often and cutting vegetables thinner so they cook faster.But o

All-New eco Mazda5 to Premiere at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the global premiere of the all-new Mazda5 (known as the Mazda Premacy in Japan) during the press days of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on March 2 and 3, 2010. Embracing dynamic and elegant Nagare design, the new Mazda5 emits approximately 15% less CO2 than the current

16 Eco Fashion Predictions for 2010

Ecouterre recently asked 16 U.S. eco-fashion movers and shakers, including a vegan shoe designer, amodel/entrepreneur, a book author, an eco-boutique owner and a textileartist, what their predictions for eco fashion in 2010 were and here is what was revealed…LESLIE HOFFMAN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EAR

10 Ways to Go Green in 2010

With the start of a New Year comes new habits and resolutions, make 2010 a Green one… One of the best things you can do this year is to start by getting rid of paper and plastic bags from your life. Try to always carry at least one reusable bag with you and it will soon be as routine as grabbin