November 17, 2023
Report finds that almost 14m kgs of edible fruit and vegetables are rejected in Australia each year on appearances alone
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Publication: The Guardian
November 16, 2023
As a UN summit in Nairobi debates a treaty on plastic pollution, Richard Thompson, the biologist who first identified microplastics 30 years ago, explains…
Publication: The Guardian
November 15, 2023
Wrap report says 12% reduction in carbon impact negated by 13% rise in textiles produced and sold
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Publication: The Guardian
November 6, 2023
People are used to seeing stark warnings on tobacco products alerting them about the potentially deadly risks to health. Now a study suggests similar…
Publication: The Guardian
November 5, 2023
Millions of tonnes of T-shirts and dresses are dumped or burned every year. Turning old clothes into new ones is possible – the question…
Publication: The Guardian
November 4, 2023
From product placement for unnecessary gadgets to meat-centred cooking, TV can make us think unsustainable is normal
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Publication: The Guardian
November 4, 2023
When it comes to recycling, Kiel has pulled ahead of the crowd, with its ban on single-use items, plans for leftover meals and innovative…
Publication: The Guardian
November 3, 2023
A whole dessert unceremoniously dropped into the trash on the Great British Baking Show. Piles of raw chicken used to create a dramatic decorative…
Publication: The Guardian
October 19, 2023
The increasing popularity of ultra-heavy SUVs in England means a conventional-engined car bought in 2013 will, on average, have lower carbon emissions than one…
Publication: The Guardian
October 16, 2023
Commercial clothing recycling is still in its infancy in Australia. Here the two major players explain what unwanted clothing can and cannot become
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Publication: The Guardian
October 16, 2023
Descriptions of fabric can be confusing. From acetate to Tencel, experts explain what your clothes might actually be made from
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Publication: The Guardian
October 2, 2023
Very little food waste goes into the compost bin in Conor Spacey’s house. …
Publication: The Guardian