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Turning the tables on plastic pollution

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to the Belgian city of Antwerp to see how one small company is transforming plastic pollution into a designer product.

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Thinking outside the toy box: how to give new life to old playthings

In partnership with The European Commission

As concern grows about the amount of plastic pollution we’re leaving for future generations, a Belgian company is setting a great example to children.

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VEJA launches "first post-petroleum running shoe"

French brand VEJA have been completely transparent with what percentage of their new performance running shoes is made from natural and recycled materials.

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Rising from the rubble: how to turn construction waste into the building blocks of the future

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in Spain and Italy are developing a range of new materials from construction waste that would once have ended up in landfill.

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How to make your start-up business sustainable from day one

Starting a business is all about profit, right? But the planet needs to be taken into account, too, especially if you’re selling a sustainable product.

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How microalgae can treat wastewater and make it a valuable resource

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers for the European 'Saltgae' project are demonstrating how algae can cut the costs of treating polluted water- and do it in a sustainable way.

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Gen Z clothing resale favourite launches Selfridges pop-up

Depop's London Selfridges pop-up is the third of its physical locations and showcases stores run by a variety of successful clothing resellers.

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Senegalese sculptor turns discarded bikes into pieces of art

Meissa Fall from Saint Louis, Senegal, recycles abandoned bicycles, using every part to create sculptures effectively extending their usefulness into perpetuity.

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Accidentally-recycled shoebox stuffed with $23K returned to owner

The box traveled more than 200 miles from Oregon to California before it was deposited at a plant.

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Rome is offering credit on public transport in return for plastic

Return plastic bottles for recycling at designated points around the city.

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How to be a sustainable wedding guest

Our top tips for enjoying the wedding season in a creative and eco-friendly way.

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Attending a music festival this summer? Read our eco-friendly guide

Our top tips will enable you to have a fun festival experience but leave behind a minimal trace.

Living

10 clever and sustainable design ideas from the future

We examine an array of eco-conscious innovations in design.

Living

“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…

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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.

Green News

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.

Living

Watch: Swimwear models don anti-plastic body paint on the catwalk

Eco-friendly fashion took to the runway with a message against pollution.

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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!

Living

5 clever ways to reuse your beauty packaging and reduce waste

How to give your cosmetic products' packaging another use.

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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.