Tag:Ethical and green living
Business
Fairtrade charity says people are making ‘conscious’ choice to buy its products
Nearly 70% of UK adults have bought Fairtrade products such as bananas, tea or coffee in the past year despite pressure on personal finances,...
Business
VAT should be cut on refurbished electricals, says Currys boss
The UK government should slash VAT on refurbished electrical products to keep gadgets out of landfill, according to the boss of Currys.
“It has already...
Environment
Know your measurements and stick to the rules: Guardian readers’ top tips on shopping secondhand
The secondhand clothes market is booming. But is it always the case that buying from secondhand shops is good for the environment?
Abigail Austin is...
Climate crisis
Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech
Scientists have formed an unusual new alliance in their fight against climate change. They are using bacteria to help them extract rare metals vital...
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No Tears for Carl Icahn
I am not crying for Carl Icahn, who has lost about $17 billion over the last few weeks as...
Interest rates ‘on path down’ despite hold at 5%, Bank of England chief says
The governor of the Bank of England has signalled readiness to resume interest rate cuts despite keeping borrowing costs...
‘You’ll Know When Time Comes’: Hezbollah Leader Calmly Vows ‘punishment’ For Trojan-Horse Blasts
Hassan Nasrallah's speech was calm and even candid at times - but the Secretary-General of Hezbollah was largely defiant...
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Jennifer Aniston’s Ex Justin Theroux Wishes Her Happy Birthday on Instagram
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