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Can you imagine paying for food with rubbish? You can in London.

Chocolatier Montezuma's has opened a recycling-focused pop up shop.

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COVID-19: Why are we panic buying?

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Cut-price designer shop catering to boom in green fashion

All Good Things has a living wall behind the till to emphasise its sustainability message.

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These brands are combining size inclusivity with sustainability

By doing something the high street says is impossible, Birdsong and Universal Standard are building respect.

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Is Black Friday bad for the environment?

Black Friday is here once again, ushering in a frenzied period of bargain hunting and shopping sprees. But with all that consumption, is there a hidden cost to the environment?

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6 sustainable beauty advent calendars to treat yourself this December

A pre-christmas treat for the skincare fanatic? These advent calendars provide a daily dose of eco-friendly beauty.

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7 eco-friendly gadgets people will actually want for Christmas

Upgrade your coffee game and ensure your phone never runs out of juice.

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Is a celebration of singletons just an excuse for more shopping?

Two celebrations of singledom are gaining pace, but they might just be an excuse to sell more stuff.

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Nigeria: Dramatic pix of building fire in Lagos market area

A massive fire broke out at a shopping complex in the Nigerian city of Lagos on Tuesday The blaze engulfed the top section of a building in the popular Balogun Market

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This platform is using blockchain to help you buy sustainably

Bilal Bhatti, founder of PaperTale wants to be able to verify the claims companies make about sustainability.

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Street Style: London Fashion Week Looks

We take a look at some unique outfits and ask London Fashion Week attendees about their shopping habits.

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Polish supermarkets introduce 'hours of silence' for autistic people

A supermarket chain in Poland is set to introduce an initiative across its stores with designated shopping hours favouring conditions for people on the autism spectrum.

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25 snaps of absolutely perfect ‘zero-waste’ kitchen shelves

A collection of people who are really good at arranging their jars in a row.

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Forever 21 accused of fat shaming after mailing diet bars with orders

The clothing chain is facing allegations of body shaming and encouraging eating disorders for sending Atkins meal replacement bars with its online orders.

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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Top 7 Shampoo Bars for Dry Hair

These plastic free recommendations will help you change up how you wash your hair.

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An Environmentally Friendly Twist on Alexa Chung's Glastonbury Style

A few eco-friendly fashion alternatives inspired by Alexa Chung

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Top 6 sustainable sandal brands to take you into summer

As wardrobes transition to accommodate warmer summer weather we have put together a list of six ethical and sustainable sandal brands.

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Is selling in Bulk the way forward? We investigate

We look into why reducing plastic waste can be more easily achieved when producers sell in bulk and consumers bring their own reusable food packaging.

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Top 5 apps to ease you into a more sustainable lifestyle

A selection of apps to 'greenify' your smartphone and change your daily shopping habits for the better.