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Nikki Seegers

Nikki Seegers is the founder and editor of Live Eco. After working corporate for a few years Nikki decided to live out her passion for fashion, the environment and online and realize her dream of owning her own business, by starting Live Eco in 2008.

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Peta Shock Tactics at London Fashion Week

As Fashion Week makes its way across the Atlantic, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals treated Londoners to a different kind of runway show. Dressed to kill in little black dresses and spiked heels, a trio of models turned heads—and stomachs—on Thursday by strutting down New Bond Street with the bloodied remains of two foxes.

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Ethical Footwear Out of Africa

Ethiopian ethical footwear company, SoleRebels began as an idea to create cool shoes that could be a platform for inspiration and hope. The shoes are made from eco materials including recycled, organic and bio-based materials and are all handmade.

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The Joule Electric Car – Ahead of Its Time

Currently 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.

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Do You Suffer From Green Guilt?

When you are not green-minded, does this make you feel guilty? You could be suffering from green guilt. The next time you feel down that you’re not doing enough, here’s how you can actually use the guilt in a green way, and feel grand!

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SA Lifts Moratorium On Fracking

South Africa has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration in the country’s semi-arid Karoo region, where the extraction technique of “fracking” might be deployed, minister in the presidency Collins Chabane said on Friday.

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Sustainable Fashion From 99 Dresses

Australian Nikki Durkin, 21, founder of 99 dresses has created an online environment where women can trade their clothes with one another thereby supporting the notion of sustainable fashion.

Eco-friendly Gardening Tips

Starting your own eco-friendly garden can be a great way to grow flowers, encourage the flourishing of local blooms and do your bit for the planet. Follow these green gardening tips to score some serious flower power this spring.