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
Life & style
Are biodynamic products worth the money?
With its holistic approach, biodynamics really makes a difference
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
New bicycles for spring
The rising sap means it’s time for a riding zap! From an award-winning budget mountain bike to a wacky racer and a classic hipster fixie, here are five new bikes to tempt you off the bus and back on to two wheels
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