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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...

Not any old rubbish: Edinburgh’s Mound was built to order from rubble, pipes and oyster shells

For more than 200 years, the creation of Edinburgh’s famous Mound has remained something of a mystery.Built on the boggy bed of a drained...

Video shows explosion in London refuse truck after combustible items put in bin

A crew of refuse workers in north London narrowly escaped injury when combustible items that had been packed into a bin exploded after being...

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...

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...

Lego plans to make half the plastic in bricks from renewable materials by 2026

Lego plans to make half the plastic in its bricks from renewable or recycled material rather than fossil fuels by 2026, in its latest...

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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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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