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‘Shop like our nan!’ Call for supermarket ban on plastic packaging for fresh goods

Supermarkets should be banned from selling fresh produce such as bananas, apples and potatoes in plastic packaging so we can go back to shopping...

Four years after buying an electric car, why I am still forced to play hunt-the-charger? | Ros Coward

My partner and I were relatively early adopters of an electric vehicle, buying a Renault Zoe in autumn 2020 during the pandemic. It seemed...

Stella McCartney preaches Peace and Dove in mission to save birds

The battle to banish fur from fashion being mostly won, with almost all luxury brands fur-free, Stella McCartney is now on a mission to...

Packaging tax will raise price of many everyday items, say UK firms

A new packaging tax to fund recycling will push up the price of many products including soft drinks, beer, kitchenware and small appliances such...

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,...

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...

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...

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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1,001 Days of War

The following story is co-published with Matt Bivens’ Substack newsletter, The 100 Days. Imagine you hear a ruckus, go investigate,...
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Nvidia Stock Dips Amid AI Future Optimism

Nvidia’s stock dips, despite strong quarterly earnings, showcase an intriguing dichotomy in the current market sentiment. Amidst advancing...

UK imposes asset freezes and travel bans on three kleptocrats

David Lammy, the foreign secretary, claimed he was bringing the “golden age of money laundering” to an end as...

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