The eco guide to gold

More nuggets of info on the stuff our Olympics medals were made of

The eco guide to clean beauty

It’s the next big thing in cosmetics, but to be more than a fad it must be sustainable

Is it time to give up leather?

Cows have long been farmed to fuel the fast food market. Now, by turning leather into a seasonal fashion, they are becoming part of fast fashion. Soon we will have to kill 430m every year. Lucy Siegle gets to grips with life without leather (well almost)

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

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