Think outside the compost box: 10 small steps that have a big environmental impact

It sometimes feels like the positive changes we make are a drop in the (polluted) ocean, but it’s some of those smaller, everyday acts that can make the biggest difference to the planet …

Beyond the runway: six Australian fashion labels doing things differently

Fashion’s business model is neither sustainable nor ethical in a world of depleted resources. So designers are thinking again

Ranches, redwoods and really good wine: the California travel guide

From iconic road trips to farm-to-table feasting, via hikes, bikes, culture and canyons: Anna Hart shares her must-dos, must-sees and can’t-leave-without-eatings

The most recommended eco-friendly stays from around the world

  Luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. The key hot spots for eco-travelers according to Expedia. These eco-hotels are among the highest-rated by Expedia travellers for the multitude of positive impacts they offer like extensive policies governing waste management, resource consumption and natural conservation. On the must-have list are opportunities for guests to engage … Read more

How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste

Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better

Tallest building in Brooklyn to feature highest residential infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere

    Located above City Point, Brooklyn Point, the downtown Brooklyn skyscraper, reaches 720 feet, cementing the title as the tallest building in Brooklyn. The 68-story building offers a new level of luxury living in the borough and a 25-year tax abatement. It is the first and only for-sale building at City Point which is … Read more