Tag: Recycling
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‘Plastic recycling is a myth’: what really happens to your rubbish?
You sort your recycling, leave it to be collected – and then what? From councils burning the lot to foreign landfill sites overflowing with British rubbish, Oliver Franklin-Wallis reports on a global waste crisis
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The best refillable lipsticks
Finally there are alternatives to single-use plastic lippy containers – albeit mainly at the pricey end of the market
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The best sustainable haircare products
These brands have cut the environmental impact of both product and packaging, without compromising on quality
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Marni designer Francesco Risso shows his ‘humanistic’ side
Short of calling his collection sustainable, the creative director makes clear his view of plastics and waste
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How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste
Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better
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Preview: Milan furniture fair
Designers and brands are playing a cautious game this year, reissuing classics or simply adding new elements to existing lines – and sustainability and recycling are key