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Mandela launches ethical fashion line

Mandela launches ethical fashion line

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Nelson Mandela launches 46664 apparel to boost SA´s garment industry Named after Mandela’s inmate number at Robben Island, 46664 Apparel will debut in August not only as a means to fund the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s charitable efforts (particularly its 46664 AIDS awareness campaign) but also t

Fashion Month Freebies

Fashion Month Freebies

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April is fashion month at liveeco and to kick off the celebrations we have an eco fabulous competition for you to enter and win one of four funky fashion hampers for kids valued at R250 each from HoneyBadger clothing.TO ENTER: All you need to do is click over to HoneyBadger´s website here and

A history of eco fashion

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Eco fashion isn’t a new phenomenon. Clothes are one of the ways that people express themselves and many responsible citizens pride themselves in wearing their values on their sleeves by purchasing environmentally-friendly clothes. What is now a topic of “environmental sustainability” used to revolve

Renewable Energy for all by 2050?

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We will live differently, but we will live well A major new study by WWF demonstrates that all of the world’s energy needs could be provided cleanly, renewably and economically by 2050.Two years in preparation, The Energy Report breaks new ground with its global scope and its consideration of tot

I used to like KitKat´s

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I know this ad made by Greenpeace is about a year old (and Nestlé claim to have rectified their source of palm oil) but I still find it incredibly effective and drives home the point that we as consumers NEED to read the labels on the products we buy and EDUCATE ourselves as to what corporates are i

Shimmer into Autumn with this eco lust-have

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Shine as nature intended I am absolutely loving Africology´s new Shimmer body butter (R270). Freshly enriched and fragranced with hydrating essential oils and powerful shea butter to deeply moisturise the skin, this new addition to Africology´s range is a liveeco must-have to ease yourself into a

Earth Hour 2011 across the globe

Earth Hour 2011 across the globe

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What did you do for Earth Hour on Saturday evening? See some pics below of what we did. Don’t forget, this year we need to go Beyond the Hour… so don’t forget your pledges and get your friends and family involved in the fight against climate change!Click here to view the world’s iconic landmarks p

Green landscaping

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Written by: Giulia Simolo Just because there’s a lot of greenery in your garden it doesn’t mean that it’s an eco-friendly space! You could have a garden on your hands that is actually wasting water, which isn’t very eco-friendly at all, especially with how water has become a luxury. With the green t

Emma Watson´s "Pure Threads"

Emma Watson´s "Pure Threads"

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Emma Watson has recently launched her latest ethical collection this time for Italian designer, Alberta Ferretti. Fresh from her third—and final—People Tree collaboration, Watson segued her newfound expertise into a five-piece collection with Ferretti. The capsule line, which bears more than a passi

Earth Hour events taking place across SA tomorrow

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Gauteng Lights Out! Area: JohannesburgTime: 8:30pm – 9:30pmVenue: My Community, MonumentDetails:My whole community has agreed too get together at our local community hall and celebrate earth hour in candlelight while leaving all electric appliances off at home.Contact: Ms Emer Mae Butler –