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Planet Aqua by US writer Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin's new book challenges us to rethink our perception of the earth as being a land planet to being primarily one that's made of water.

make urban areas in the UK pesticide free

If Paris can do it...so can we. The Pesticide Collaboration is urging us to join the campaign the end the use of pesticides in urban areas

Roderick Thackray and Zee West, founders of Algreen

London-based start-up Algreen is developing bio-based plastics to replace fossil fuel-derived plastics and it's thrilled to be nominated for a prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024

Lidl's Botticelli inspired Venus made from recycled bottle tops

To celebrate its recycling scheme, the supermarket chain has unveiled in Glasgow a 25 ft high mural of Venus made from over 30,000 plastic bottle tops 

A new brand is launching specialising in recycled plastic. TYPO, working in conjunction with Smile Plastics, is getting its show on the road with Replica, a versatile stool/side table

E waste must be cut

If you have a fridge, or indeed any electrical goods, you need to get rid of, be sure to take your items to a recycling centre. Because thought it's 2024, it seems we're still not getting the message about the need to recycle for a circular economy.

The charity Buglife is warning that development is causing the extinction of insects that once thrived in the UK

South Devon College launches eco qualifications

South Devon College is launching three new qualifications for people who want to make a career in the field of sustainability

A Brunel University student has developed a fungi-filled tile that could help improve air quality in urban areas

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