Rubbish futures: can technology help us reach zero waste?
Turning dug-up waste into gas or converting rubbish into building materials are among new techniques that may help end landfill
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The Chinese billionaire with six months to make the world’s tallest building
Zhang Yue was the first man in China to own a private jet, and his office is modelled on the Palace of Versailles. Now, he plans to save the planet by raising the world’s tallest building in just six months. A new documentary goes behind the scenes of the great Chinese eco gold rush
Electric vehicles: how can brands get consumers behind the wheel?
The burgeoning network of electric vehicle charge points across the UK means it’s easier than ever to justify a purchase, but ‘range anxiety’ and cost are still deterring consumers
The best folding bikes
Whether you are a time-pressed train commuter or an urbanite short on living space, a folding bike offers a smart solution. But be warned: a little practice will stop you trapping your fingers and getting oil all over your clothes. Here are five of the best to get you going
US cinema chain bans Google Glass over piracy fears
Drafthouse Cinemas has outlawed the wearing of Google Glass while films are playing, following continued concerns about surreptitious illegal recording
Tesla Model-S launch: an electric car to answer even Clarkson’s objections
Elon Musk’s new electric sports car, launched in London, is the Aston Martin of the electric car world – but it doesn’t come cheap