Green Futures Articles

Society

A new quality standard for second-hand goods

11th February, 2013 by tess riley | Add a comment

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Zero Waste Scotland is pioneering a new accreditation scheme to increase consumer condifence in the country's re-use sector.

Design

A recycled bottle blend for jeans

8th February, 2013 by Anonymous | 1 comments

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Fashion

Levi's Waste<Less range weaves an average of eight recycled bottles into each pair of jeans.

Business

Valuing women: the business case

7th February, 2013 by Anonymous | 2 comments

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Leadership

Oliver Balch explains why women will be a fundamental part of reviving the global economy, and setting it on the road to sustainability.

Food

A map to stimulate local fish markets in England

6th February, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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New data about the sustainability of coastal fisheries could mean more seasonal, local produce on menus and shelves.

Design

New prospects for India's castor bean farmers

5th February, 2013 by Martin Wright | Add a comment

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From castor oil to carpet tiles: an innovative approach promises new markets for one of India's most resilient crops.

Society

Manchester: united behind a sustainability goal

4th February, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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The powerhouse of the industrial revolution is reinventing itself as a world low-carbon leader.

Society

The fruits of frugal innovation

1st February, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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India's culture of 'jugaad' has helped to produce a wide range of sustainable breakthroughs. Are there lessons for the rest of the world? Ian Thornton meets the innovators.

Society

Voluntourism: one answer to local resource shortages

31st January, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Tourism

Tourists can bring practical support to their holiday destinations, but it’s important that the projects they take part in are well-managed.

Society

From dry season crops to detergents: tackling water shortage in India

30th January, 2013 by Martin Wright | Add a comment

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India exports 500 litres of water with every 50g of rice. But smart ways to save water, combining ancient practice with modern technology, could save dwindling reserves.