The UK company turning coffee waste into furniture
Re-Worked makes material from waste coffee grounds collected from offices around the UK to make furniture for the same offices
Ethical and green living
Is being vegan the most ethical way to live?
Reducing meat consumption is important, but going vegan may not solve all our problems…
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
Is wearing fur morally worse than wearing leather?
Both industries have questionable ethics – and even faux alternatives aren’t necessarily green, says Lucy Siegle
Organic farming not always best for environment, says government adviser
Lord Krebs claims that organic farming needs more land than conventional methods to produce the same yield
Should I worry about cheap cashmere?
Just about every clothing supplier out there is offering deals on cashmere, including the cheap ones. Should I be concerned?
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
How ethical is shipping goods by sea?
Greenhouse gases from shipping are set to rise – but it’s still better than flying goods out
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk