Can the law really protect the planet when business and economic growth pull in the opposite direction? History suggests it can, but making it happen consistently is another story. Whose side is the law on? Imagine a company wants to build an oil field or clear land to expand a factory. The project could
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What do I mean “games for a good life”? Real life (not The Game of Life – in itself a fun option!) gets busy. Between work, family, household responsibilities and the endless temptation to scroll, finding time for social entertainment can become a low priority. I don’t do it enough. However, it occurred to me
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My life is a series of A to B commutes (more like A to Zzz when finally back home). Like most Londoners, I don’t own a vehicle and much of the day is spent waiting at platforms whilst painfully aware that a 45-minute TfL journey could be a 20-minute cycle. Inspired by friends who show up
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Over this recent heatwave, I’ve mastered the art of finishing an iced coffee before the cardboard straw disintegrates. It’s the closest I’ve ever come to being good at a sport. It also caused me to wonder, have these substitutions in single-use plastic actually helped? I honestly don’t mind continuing to pop off the lid of my
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When people hear “energy efficiency”, it’s easy to picture solar panels, new windows and insulation. However, here are also plenty of household energy-saving tips that cost nothing, take five minutes and can even be done if you rent a single room in a flat. Using less energy can mean lower bills and a more
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If you’ve ever looked at New Zealand and thought, “Boy, the Kiwi’s have got this conservation thing sorted”, you wouldn’t be alone. So it might surprise you to learn “Middle Earth” is currently tugging at a thread that could put it all at risk. Aotearoa New Zealand has a global reputation for dramatic mountains and
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Bamboo has been used as a material for thousands of years, but more recently has hit “trend” status: toothbrushes, bedding, baby cups, furniture… you name it! Anything this popular always gets me questioning: Is bamboo genuinely an environmental wonder material, or are we simply good at marketing it that way? How eco-friendly can a
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These patches of young trees – also called urban micro forests, mini forests or Miyawaki forests – are popping up all over the world. You may have even walked past one. I recently attended the UK screening of Earthwatch Europe’s Making a Mini-Forest documentary, directed by Angelina Lee. It follows multiple forest projects around
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It’s easy to assume a pot plant is an environmentally friendly purchase, but some are a greener choice than others. Here’s how to tell the difference. My flatmate is cutting back her houseplant collection. I’m sad to see them go, but we were dwelling in an indoor forest, so it’s nice to be able to
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A friend recently noted that toothpaste packaging feels more plastic-y than it used to. Turns out, she was right – but it’s actually good news! I got curious as to why, and which brands are making environmentally friendly moves. Along the way, I’ve learned toothpaste packaging has changed dramatically over the last 150 years – with each
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