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This will change the way you think about plastic
Have you seen the Story of a Spoon video? In today’s modern world, convenience is king. We design and create plastic tools that are easy to buy and even easier…
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A Coal Merchant and his son
How a failing family-run coal operation found new opportunities in the solar industry.
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Rethinking IT: Saving the world, one gadget at a time.
Tech companies are purposely making our devices difficult to repair, creating millions of tonnes of unnecessary e-waste every year. But these campaigners are fighting back. Kyle Wiens from iFixit and Lou Bin from ZEALERfix visited Greenpeace in Beijing to discuss how they’re rethinking the whole concept of IT consumption.
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5 ways tech companies are making your devices die too soon
Imagine a world where your electronic gadgets would last, or a place where your devices could be easily repaired. Imagine all the money saved!
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Shopping doesn’t make us happy
Do your clothes make you happy? Or, after the excitement of the shopping spree fades, does your new stuff tend to lose its in-store magic by the time it’s reached your wardrobe?
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My night on board a Chinese fishing vessel in West Africa
I am currently sailing with Greenpeace’s beautiful Esperanza on a ship tour called “Hope in West Africa” to protect the invaluable fishery resources of that region. As part of our investigation and research work in Mauritanian waters, we were searching for fishing vessels and documenting their activities.
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You did it! Samsung will finally recycle millions of Galaxy Note 7s
Remember when we did this…
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Friday Five: New climate hope as China battles sea level rise
Friday news roundup highlighting the environmental news and commentary of the week. China, India, led slowdown in global coal development [Bloomberg] Huge news and new hope for the climate emerged this…
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Forest guardians: communities at the forefront of China’s battle to save its forests
For centuries, China’s indigenous people have lived and worked within these remote areas. As climate change and rapid development threatens the existence of the last ‘wonderlands’, these communities are on the front lines of China’s battle to save its few remaining forest landscapes.
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Powering up: meet the women electrifying China’s energy transition
The world’s biggest polluter is now the global renewables leader, and these women are helping to lead the charge.