The eco guide to plastic bags

Here’s how to change your shopping habits when one-use disposable bags are taxed in England from 5 October

How viral cat videos are warming the planet

Datacentre web servers, such as those used by Google and Facebook, to blame for 2% of greenhouse gas emissions – about the same as air travel

Are biodynamic products worth the money?

With its holistic approach, biodynamics really makes a difference

The sweatshirt that lasts for 30 years – great new eco-brands

While ethical fashion is becoming a mainstay on the high street, a new breed of unknown designers are finding new and innovative ways to change the way we dress. From the 30-Year Sweatshirt to sunglasses made from used denim, here are the brands we love

Are pot plants more eco friendly than cut flowers?

The global cut-flower industry is a behemoth to be reckoned with – but it’s not straightforward with pot plants either

Can sushi ever be sustainable?

With many fish stocks in decline, the ethics of ‘sushinomics’ are seriously dubious