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,
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
Vivienne Westwood’s Eco-Fashion Tip: Wear a Towel Instead of a Coat Restraint and normalcy have never been Dame Vivienne Westwood’s strongest suits—and thank goodness for that! Speaking at a New Economics Forum event at Southbank Centre in London late last month, the legendary British fashion des
Written by: April McAlisterThe South African National Energy Research Institute (Saneri) and the Department of Energy (DoE) have launched a pilot project aimed at turning Robben Island into a self-sufficient community that runs on green energy.By using a hybrid approach to power generation, the Gree
The liveeco team reveals the eco chic lust-haves they´d like to find in their stockings… 1. NOLA SEEF – Online Sales and Marketing ManagerA copy of RAWlicious – Raw Food Recipe Book by Superfoods to discover the joys of Raw Food eating and as I love shoes, a pair of Think! shoes would also be a
Calling all eco fashionistas! Stella McCartney recently relaunched her website which features opportunities to shop, as well as look into the personal life of this vegetarian and animal friendly designer.The site sells McCartney’s collections, which include accessories (love the leatherette big chai
Tomorrow is Car Free Friday! Get involved, it´s going to be huge. If you haven´t done so already, log onto www.pureplanet.co.za and make the pledge that on 03 December 2010 you will get to work and back without your car. There are also fantastic prizes to be won from Vida and Adidas by making this p
Written by: Janine ErasmusThe South African wine industry is again showing its commitment to caring for the environment with the introduction of the first wine label that contains no wood fibre.Rhebokskloof Wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape, is the first winemaker in South Africa to use wood fibre-
liveeco´s owner and editor in chief, Nikki Seegers´, take on the last two years… I can´t believe it´s been two years already, the time really has flown! We´ve come a long way from our humble beginnings of simply being an online publication, featuring green related news and lifestyle tips, to la