Pedal power: why cycling to school is good for learning and the planet

Schools are starting cycle- or walk-to-school schemes to nurture green thinking and encourage children to be healthy. Matthew Jenkin meets the teachers making a difference

Vertical Veg man: six of the best edible flowers

Continuing our series about growing food on balconies, patios and
window sills, the VV man gets a taste for edible florals

Ecotherapy: how does the great outdoors improve mental health?

Green parks to wilderness, or appreciating day from night, what are the processes that can unlock a healthier mind?

Wildlife watching: ‘The best form of meditation I can imagine’

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

Upcycling case history: from firehose to luxury goods

Design partnership Elvis & Kresse explain how they created
desirable bags and belts from London Fire Brigade’s waste

Green apps and gadgets: Conscious Me

It’s a growing interactive website on every subject you can think of, but how eco-conscious and useful has it become so far?