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Gleaning Cornwall: Charity Saves £1M in Food Waste Amid Rising Costs
A volunteer group has rescued 460 tonnes of produce for food banks, but the operation needs more capital to keep scaling.
Surfing spots face total wipeout from climate change and coastal building
New research shows our favorite breaks are disappearing, but surfers might be the secret to saving them.
Plastic-eating bacteria might be evolving to break down human waste
Scientists have found a 'Pac-Man' enzyme that devours bioplastics, but there's a weird twist involving antibiotic resistance.
Belfast Harbour: New £15m investment turns port into green energy hub
Belfast Harbour is leveling up as a testing ground for zero-emission tech, aiming to make energy use way more efficient across Northern Ireland.
Bybi: The Copenhagen beekeepers challenging the modern economy
This urban collective is ditching the traditional grind for a honey-centered, volunteer-led model that prioritizes community over corporate output.
Clothes shopping: The pro tips to spot high-quality pieces
Stop falling for fast fashion traps and learn how to actually tell if your new fit is going to last more than three washes.
Houseplant care: Should you actually reuse those plastic nursery pots?
Stop hoarding those plastic pots, but learn how to clean them properly before giving your plants a new home.
Charity shops are drowning in your fast-fashion trash
Your "well-intentioned" donations are actually costing charities thousands, and the vibes are seriously off.
Venta humidifiers: Why this simple device is a total vibe for your home
Ditch the mystery white dust and upgrade your air quality with this low-maintenance, filter-free hack for better breathing.
Wales workplace recycling: Why your office trash game is lagging
New rules say businesses must sort waste like households do, but many employees still aren't making the switch from home habits to the office.
Vintage Kitchen Gadgets: Why your grandma’s whisk hits different
Some kitchen tools are truly built to last, proving that older isn't always worse—but maybe don't try to hack your mushroom prep with an egg slicer.
Greenairy wants to fix your office air with smart plant towers
Two founders are using high-tech plant towers to scrub toxic gases from the air without the need for constant filter replacements.
Fridge-raid minestrone: How to turn leftovers into a healthy meal
Stop wasting your produce and channel Blue Zone energy with this super flexible, batch-cook friendly soup.
Ikea is testing an online buyback service for your old furniture
The furniture giant is looking to dominate the resale market as the demand for pre-owned home goods hits record highs.
Science: Scientists just captured nature's fastest energy trick on camera
Researchers have finally snapped a photo of how protons and electrons move together, a move that makes life on Earth possible.
Forest Management: Why thinning trees might be a hidden climate hack
A 30-year-old forgotten forest experiment in Australia just revealed a win-win-win for wood production, carbon storage, and wildlife habitat.
Thrift shops vs Shein: Is your closet being controlled by an algorithm?
Fast fashion giants are dropping thousands of new styles daily, but can hitting the thrift store actually help you reclaim your main character energy?
Keurig Alta: Is this compostable pod machine the K-Cup killer?
Keurig is ditching plastic for seaweed-wrapped coffee rounds, but at $500, it's giving major investment vibes.
Landscape Australia awards: 20 stunning gardens you have to see
The inaugural awards shortlist highlights how your own backyard can actually help fight climate change.
Guernsey hosts environmental summit with a focus on Gen Z
Experts and students from across the British Isles and France are teaming up to tackle climate change and protect local ecosystems.
U.S. economy and carbon emissions: How 2008 changed the game
Real talk: America has finally uncoupled economic growth from carbon emissions, proving we don't need to wreck the planet to keep the GDP moving.
UK Farming: Government green grant chaos leaves farmers stressed
A new UK farming grant meant to support green projects ran out of cash in under six hours, leaving farmers feeling stressed and unheard.
Peta Catwalk Protests: Why They Are Back and Targeting Your Wardrobe
The animal welfare group has traded its old playbook for modelesque activists and a new mission to end the use of wool in high fashion.
Plant Armor: How a literal strawberry 'suit of armor' triples yields
Researchers at NC State found that a new 3D textile originally made for soldiers is a total game-changer for strawberry farming.
Cardano tech chosen by Brazil's Petrobras for green fuel tracking
The energy giant is piloting blockchain tech to prove emissions claims for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.
Climate change: How Gen Z is hacking their way to a greener future
Sixteen young activists just crushed a hackathon in Ipswich, dreaming up clever ways to fight everything from ocean trash to light pollution.
Heat pumps see surge in Europe as energy markets scramble
Sales of electric heating systems are climbing as countries rethink electricity taxes to move away from expensive fossil fuels.
Soil health: New test tracks how microbes feed your plants
Scientists have found a cheaper, simpler way to measure phosphorus in soil, potentially changing the game for sustainable farming.
Lectric XPedition2: This cargo e-bike is a total vibe for your errands
Ditch the car and save on gas with an e-bike that hauls your groceries and keeps your errands stress-free.
Scotland’s trash crisis: Is your bin about to be left on the curb?
A perfect storm of closed landfills and broken incinerators has experts worried that Scotland’s rubbish might soon have nowhere to go.
Amazon’s sustainability chief: We don't actually have a plan for net-zero
The tech giant is doubling down on AI despite lacking a roadmap for its 2040 climate goals.
California is finally pulling the curtain back on secretive data centers
New legislation forces power-hungry facilities to reveal their water and electricity usage to protect local communities.
How to hack your wardrobe for the messy-but-chic spring look
Experts share how to turn your forgotten clothes into this season's hottest outfits without spending a dime.
Why your wardrobe needs a little chaos
Sustainable fashion is great, but don't forget to keep things fun with a bit of style mischief.
Farmers face 'Oasis-style' scramble for green funding as scheme shuts in hours
A £233m government sustainability scheme closed in under six hours, leaving many farmers empty-handed and frustrated.
India's green energy glow-up is major, but there's a huge catch
India is hitting clean energy goals way ahead of schedule, but the grid can't handle the vibes.