Beware, aspiring buyers of small islands. They resist private ownership
There’s something deeply nonconformist about small islanders. But Scotland’s new laws give communities such as that of Ulva the chance to buy land themselves
waste
Stella McCartney lays waste to disposable fashion in Paris
The designer continues to break down barriers by showing how ethical clothing can hold its own on high-end catwalks
Fashion must fight the scourge of dumped clothing clogging landfills
Every year millions of garments are discarded as consumers ditch fast-fashion styles for a new wardrobe. At last the industry is acting – but more has to be done
How did Denmark become a leader in the food waste revolution?
From community food banks to food waste kitchens and even a supermarket, the Danes have embraced the concept
Story of cities #future: what will our growing megacities really look like?
Will we live in buildings made out of waste, heavily surveilled smart cities, or maybe floating communities designed to cope with rising sea levels?
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