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EU countries falling behind on municipal waste recycling, auditors say

The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

Destinations

I skied with eagles at one of France’s most sustainable Alpine resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

Europe News

European Parliament rejects simplified sustainability requirements

Lawmakers rejected part of a simplification package, as the centrist majority was defeated by nine votes

Europe News

EU lawmakers vote to ease corporate due diligence requirements

Only companies with more than 5,000 employees will be obliged to apply sustainability requirements as MEPs in the European Parliament voted to water down the bloc’s complicated corporate due diligence law.

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Conscious Travel

Voluntourism is on the rise. Here’s how to get involved responsibly

While gap years have always been popular, older travellers make up a growing portion of the voluntourism market.

Europe News

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts

New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency.

Economy

The hidden cost of international trade and the countries left behind

While international trade can be a powerful tool to address some of the world’s most complex challenges, it can also contribute to inequality between rich and poor nations.

Business

BP launches cost-cutting scheme despite beating profit expectations

The business review comes just a few months after BP said it would save $4bn to $5bn by the end of 2027, relative to 2023 costs.

Earth News

Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its environmental impact

Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.

Travel News

How one Irish hotel is rewriting the rules on food waste

The hospitality industry generates a quarter of all food waste. This Irish hotel proves it doesn’t have to.

Earth News

Lisbon launches citywide reusable cup scheme to cut plastic waste

The system could remove thousands of discarded cups from Lisbon's public spaces every night.

Scenes

Watch: Why Costa Rica's eco-friendly coffee culture is thriving

In partnership with Media City

The Los Santos community supplies sustainable coffee to the world.

Earth News

Europeans are buying frozen food to reduce waste, survey shows

As well as saving time and money, frozen food can contribute to a more sustainable food system.

Culture news

Coldplay to re-issue LPs on records made from recycled plastic bottles

Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production.

Tech News

The Slovenian innovator transforming microchip manufacturing

In partnership with European Patent Office

Slovenian researcher Teja Potočnik has developed a platform to integrate nanomaterials into microchip manufacturing, cutting energy use and tackling the rising environmental footprint of data centres.

Moments

I learned how to forage a seaweed feast on Sweden’s Vrångö island

Vrångö is a tiny but breathtaking fraction of the 30,000 islands scattered all around Sweden.

Scenes

Watch: The Kenyan network saving seeds for future generations

In partnership with Media City

Daniel Wanjama leads a grassroots effort to protect Kenya’s indigenous seeds. Through the Seed Savers Network, he conserves agricultural biodiversity and supports small-scale farmers.

Earth News

Urban wilding in action: Breda becomes EU's first National Park City

Breda joins just three other cities globally in achieving the status.

Earth News

Thousands of litres of urine to be recycled at London Marathon

If scaled, urine from last year’s London Marathon could have fertilised enough wheat for 3,000 loaves of bread.

Travel News

Travellers are waking up to tourism’s impact on local life

Since 2016, the number of travellers who say they want to make more responsible choices has doubled.