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Making face masks out of ocean plastic
With face masks in high demand during Covid-19, one company has taken a greener approach to supplying the public with masks.
Apr 28, 2020


Clear skies all the way
With travel restrictions across the globe, pollution levels have dropped dramatically. And they just might stay.
Apr 24, 2020


Luxembourg raises the free PT stakes
Luxembourg has become the first country in the world to introduce a free public transport system for all.
Mar 4, 2020


From discarded banana leaves to takeaway plates
Two young Peruvian entrepreneurs are turning discarded banana leaves into disposable food trays.
Feb 6, 2020


Thailand bans plastic bags
Thailand — one of the biggest contributors to ocean pollution — is the latest country to ban plastic bags.
Jan 16, 2020


Rescuing animals from the gates of hell
Australia's devastating bushfires have made headlines around the world. Somewhat less considered has been the impact on wildlife.
Jan 7, 2020


Free PT for KC
In early December, Kansas City in Missouri voted unanimously to introduce free public transport citywide.
Dec 12, 2019


Natives strike back against the toad
Native animals are fighting back against the infamous deadly cane toad, which has devastated large parts of northern Australia.
Oct 31, 2019


Plastic bottle for free public transport
Rome is encouraging commuters to swap used plastic bottles for free public transport.
Oct 22, 2019


Italy offers plastic-free discount
A “climate decree” proposed by the Italian government will offer discounts to shoppers who purchase goods free of plastic packaging.
Oct 9, 2019


Ethiopia plants four billion trees over the summer
Ethiopia planted more than four billion trees over this year’s northern summer.
Oct 1, 2019


A 'cyclist's' paradise
The Dutch city of Utrecht now has built the world’s largest multistorey parking space just for bicycles.
Aug 27, 2019


Canada's wooden renaissance
Vancouver is leading the way in green construction by building wooden skyscrapers.
Jul 24, 2019


A thirst for change
The first wave of new water fountains is about to be installed across the city of London.
Jul 18, 2019


Off the hook
Underwater photographer and scuba diver, Jake Wilton, could tell something was wrong with “Freckles”, the manta ray.
Jul 14, 2019


India's animal lifetline
An animal welfare activist in southern India has set up an organisation that aims to save animals in urgent need of blood transfusions.
Jul 4, 2019


Setting sights on zero waste
If you had to guess which European capital is top of the recycling leaderboard, it’s doubtful “Ljubljana” would spring to your lips.
May 22, 2019
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