When you pull at the threads of clothing ‘take-back’ schemes, all may not be as it seems. We explore what happens when textiles reach the end of their life, and the environmental consequences of their disposal

Shop-bought compost can be expensive – but not just for your pocket. The energy used to transport bulky growing media over long distances can be costly for the planet too. It can be a challenge to mak

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Wendy Graham explains sustainable ways to keep food fresh. FREEZER bags are undeniably useful at reducing the food that we waste, but the mountains of plastic they create are far less convenient for t

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After her first dumpster dive, Amy was hooked. Then she set herself a festive mission…