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 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
Sufi students protest at Roberto Cavalli perfume logo’s similarity to sacred symbol
The students say the Italian designer has replicated a sacred Sufi symbol on his Just Cavalli scent and plan to protest in London. The Cavalli company insists it’s done nothing wrong
@HiddenCash: Twitter mystery man who leaves money to be found
The enigmatic philanthropist leaves $100 in envelopes in San Francisco as a social experiment in the redistribution of wealth – and has urged those who find the money to pass it on
Fashion’s most prestigious pets
The accessory du jour is a fluffy friend and, like Choupette and Neville Jacobs before him, Cara Delevingne’s boutique bunny is making waves in the industry