Art and Design 10 clever and sustainable design ideas from the future We examine an array of eco-conscious innovations in design. 23/07/2019
Fashion “I went a month without shopping – and it felt amazing” Fast fashion is a trend we all want to avoid these days. But what happens when we abstain from shopping completely? Jenny Stallard did just that… 21/07/2019
Fashion How can textile fibres made from food waste & algae benefit your skin? We investigate the clothing fibres made from surprising ingredients that benefit the wearer and have a low environmental impact. 20/07/2019
Ideas Glass vs aluminium: which is better for the environment? Producing glass requires a tenth of the energy of virgin aluminium, but double that of recycled aluminium. 17/07/2019
Fashion Watch: Swimwear models don anti-plastic body paint on the catwalk Eco-friendly fashion took to the runway with a message against pollution. 17/07/2019
Ideas Pete the Monkey: A revolutionary eco music festival in France Europe's most sustainable music festival takes over Normandy with a fresh, green approach to recycling, water, energy and plastic on site! 16/07/2019
Beauty 5 clever ways to reuse your beauty packaging and reduce waste How to give your cosmetic products' packaging another use. 16/07/2019
Beauty Top 10 Plastic Free Swaps for your Dental Routine We put together our top 10 recommended swaps to make your teeth-cleaning routine plastic free. 13/07/2019
Art and Design 3 artists paying tribute to recycling at Masterpiece London I spent an afternoon at Masterpiece London and found 3 artists that boast sustainability credentials. 08/07/2019
Ideas Tried and tested: Was Glastonbury Festival 2019 really plastic-free? I visited the UK's most iconic music festival that decided to ban plastic this year! Did they achieve their goal? 04/07/2019
Cuisine Nestlé wrappers 'could cause environmental disasters' says Greenpeace The world's biggest food company has committed to making its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. 03/07/2019
Cuisine The scale of the food waste problem and a solution Restaurants across Europe have embraced apps which ensure their meals don't end up in the bin. 02/07/2019
Greece Greek fishermen paid to collect rubbish caught from the sea for recycling Fishermen are being paid €200 a month to recycle waste from their nets. More and more plastic and cans are being pulled from the waters together with the fish. A new Greek company called Enaleia has backing from Greek and foreign donors to introduce a more sustainable way of fishing. 02/07/2019
Canada Return to sender: 69 containers carrying mislabeled waste returned to Canada from the Philippines Rubbish, labeled as plastic recyclables, was stranded in the Philippines for years. The 69 containers arrived in Vancouver to be incinerated this week. The move ends a dispute which started in 2013 that sparked a diplomatic row between Ottawa and Manila. 30/06/2019
business planet Social innovation: when business becomes a force for good Business Planet travels to Paris to see how one award-winning company is making a big difference by turning piles of the city’s food waste into renewable energy. 28/06/2019
business planet When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action." One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy. 28/06/2019
Art and Design Bones to beauty – the artist reclaiming waste as art Emma Witter educates us about food waste with her upcycled bone sculptures. 27/06/2019
Fashion Prada unveils revolutionary bag collection made from ocean plastic The iconic brand has released a new line featuring recycled waste. 26/06/2019
no comment Recycled wastes create unique music in RDC A garbage dump in the Democratic Republic of Congo's bustling capital Kinshasa may be an odd place for most people to seek inspiration. But for Fulu Muziki group Piscko Crane, this is the perfect place to find the recycled material he will use to create his band's unique sound. 24/06/2019
Body and Mind How to make your bathroom more eco-conscious The contents of your bathroom cupboard will have never been so sustainable with these eco-friendly alternatives. 22/06/2019
Fashion 7 European sustainable sunglasses to invest in this summer We've found 7 sunglasses brands that have caught our attention for their sustainable credentials. 18/06/2019
Ideas Starbucks rents out reusable coffee cups at UK Gatwick Airport British airport offers customers the choice of a throw-away cup or a reusable one, in a bid to reduce plastic waste. 14/06/2019
Art and Design This social enterprise is upcycling waste to create jobs Launched back in 2017, the Koun Association aims to provide jobs for young men and women. 13/06/2019
Beauty Which beauty brands are challenging plastic pollution? This June: Beauty giants take on plastic. 02/06/2019
Good Morning Europe Philippines returns huge amounts of waste 'illegally shipped' by Canada The Philippines is returning huge amounts of waste which it says was illegally shipped by Canada, mislabelled as recyclable plastics. 30/05/2019
futuris Can green products be made without a single drop of fossil fuels? Futuris takes a look at Europe's Bioeconomy sector and meets the people developing the myriad of bio-based products currently hitting the market around the whole continent. 27/05/2019
