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Climate-smart shopping in the world’s first recycling mall

The Swedish ReTuna Återbruksgalleria makes shopping climate-smart. People even buy their old items back.

04/02/2019

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Sustainable underwear against fast fashion

These four ethical lingerie brands are on a mission to prove that sustainability is sexy.

01/02/2019

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Trend report: the food you’ll eat in 2019

Innovative products, exciting flavours and original culinary practices trending this year

30/01/2019

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Happy frugality in architecture

Our interview with Philippe Madec, the French architect calling for the end of concrete monoculture

29/01/2019

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Would you choose lab-grown steak to help the environment?

Scientists in Israel are growing their own steaks in the hope that it could one day help to solve the problem of food production and climate change.

28/01/2019

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"Africa's future begins now!" [Inspire Africa]

During the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa in Dakar, Hannane sat down with UNDP's Abdoulaye Mar Dieye.

28/01/2019

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Germany sets 2038 goal to end coal power

Germany has agreed to shut down all coal-fired electricity plants by 2038.

26/01/2019

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Can plastic bottles be the "new Egyptian cotton"?

An Egyptian factory uses recycled plastic bottles to produce polyester fibre as a cheaper alternative to cotton, after the country's cotton crop witnessed many hiccups.

25/01/2019

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This street art is raising attention to endangered animals

Discarded plastic finds a second life in Bordello II's endangered animal street art

23/01/2019

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Sitting down with a stalwart of the UK’s ethical fashion arena

Our interview with sustainable fashion pioneer Mark Bloom aka Joe Komodo

23/01/2019

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Green is the new black at Future Fabrics Expo

‘That’s so last season’ is fast-becoming an antiquated expression as the fashion world embraces the real next big thing: the last big thing.

21/01/2019

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Saving the oceans with fashion

Fashion pieces made out of ocean waste among others were on display at the first Neonyt – the global hub for sustainable fashion.

19/01/2019

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How is Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week encouraging young green entrepreneurs?

This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) comes to an end on January 19th. Taking place in the UAE’s capital, it’s an annual gathering of industry leaders and heads of state to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable development.

18/01/2019

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“U-turns are possible” - IRENA DG on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its ninth assembly from 11th to 13th January in Abu Dhabi.

18/01/2019

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Jordan’s switch to renewable energy with solar power

Jordan’s movement towards renewable energy is gaining momentum.

18/01/2019

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UK company experiments with new technology to grow crops underground

Growing Underground, a company based in Clapham, sustainably grows salads and other "microgreens" 33m below the busy streets of London.

18/01/2019

Ecotech

Here are the brands making bamboo bikes that you should know about

Bicycles made of steel are heavy, aluminium can be too weak, carbon fibre too expensive and not eco-friendly. That's why manufacturers are looking to bamboo

11/01/2019

Ocean

Sustainable fishing is 2020 target as stricter regulations improve stocks

In partnership with the European Commission

North Sea fishermen benefiting from improved catches

11/01/2019

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The UK’s number 1 ethical shoe brand

Our interview with Sven Segal, founder of PO-ZU.

09/01/2019

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Trend report: eco tourism in 2019

What to look for and when booking conscious holidays this year

08/01/2019