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Green living
A hot new buzzword is green living. How do you live a sustainable lifestyle?
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It's do or die for Germany's forests
The health of German forests is in terminal decline, with global heating and poor management both to blame.
How trees help farming
Modern agriculture harms the environment, but agroforestry helps make it more sustainable.
Freiburg - The Sustainable City
This major city on the edge of the Black Forest is considered a pioneer of ecological urban development.
Is 3D printing the future for building homes?
Combining artistic design with technology and climate awareness, is 3D-printing homes the technology of the future?
Earth Overshoot Day nears record high
Humanity has exceeded its yearly allotment of the world's biological assets. What can be done to ease the burden?
The best vegan alternative to milk?
What milk alternative is best for the environment and our health?
Italy: The struggle between conventional and organic farming
An Italian village that's banned pesticides is battling apple monoculture plantations in the region.
Organic tea production in Assam
In the Indian state of Assam, a small tea producer is using sustainable, organic farming methods.
Reviving Italy's lost farming terraces
Can the environmental benefits of farming terraces be restored?
Sustainability on the Amalfi coast
As the Amalfi coast awaits the return of foreigners, not everybody wants to go back to how things were.
Eco India – The Environment Magazine
Can nature help us to cope with the problem of plastic waste?
Hemp cultivation in India
In the Indian state of Uttarakhand, hemp cultivation offers a sustainable source of income for farmers.
Could clay be the key to sustainable architecture?
Construction currently pollutes the climate and exploits resources. One architect thinks clay could be the antidote.
Tokyo Olympics: 'Anti-sex' beds are 'fake news'
Media reports had suggested that cardboard beds at the Olympic Village were meant to prevent athletes from having sex.
Wine in harmony with nature?
Vintners are seeking more biodiversity in the vineyard. Climate change is making this even more important.
Tracking and recycling banned plastic in Rwanda
A firm in Rwanda is offering sustainable alternatives to Rwanda's banned single-use plastics.
World in Progress: Sustainable solutions
Solar panels, rooftop gardens, the secret of chicken dung and a new home for abandoned plants.
World in Progress: The secret of chicken dung
Thanks to millions of chickens, there is something growing in the dry and barren desert of Peru.
No-take zone boosts marine life off coast of Scotland
Dredging had devastated the waters off the Scottish isle of Arran. But a no-take zone has seen marine life flourish.
Can cities make e-scooters safer?
Facing cluttered sidewalks, reckless drivers and growing fatalities, cities are threatening to kill the e-scooter.
When nature needs tourism
Tourism often harms the environment, but the COVID-19 pandemic shows that sometimes, nature actually benefits from it.
Alpacas help South African farmers go green
South African farmers have turned to alpacas for help going green.
Eco India - The Environment Magazine
Our oceans are under threat from human activity. But they could help us tackle global crises.
Mumbai serves up sustainable seafood
‘Know Your Fish’ gives Mumbai a research-backed guide to making sustainable seafood choices.
Doing Your Bit: Upcycling waste wood in Egypt
Artists are transforming waste wood into sleek pieces of furniture.
From fast fashion to a circular model
Businesses are looking for ways to move towards a more sustainable circular model in fashion.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: Saving a city from climate change, upcycling waste wood and switching away from fast fashion.
Climate protection: Can I make a difference?
Can reducing personal consumption actually contribute to global climate protection? DW takes a look at the facts.
Sneakers Rescue steps out in style
Berlin startup Sneakers Rescue is launching its own sustainable and fairly made sneaker — including one repair.
Native American alternatives to industrial farming in Iowa
Iowa's industrial agricultural system suffered massive damages after a storm tore through the area in August 2020. But between the vast monocultures of soy and ethanol corn, the Meskwaki Nation grows food using different techniques that may provide key lessons for farmers wanting a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system in the face of increasingly severe climatic changes.
Could Indigenous practices change US farming?
With regenerative farming methods, the Meskwaki Nation believes it offers lessons for farmers battling climate change.
Can eating fish be sustainable?
Industrial fishing is emptying our oceans and fishing methods also endangers other marine animals and entire ecosystems. Is it possible to eat fish with a good conscience? What should we know about fishing practices, aquaculture and certifications?
Prague seeks new direction as tourism reopens
Can the Czech capital avoid a return to overtourism as the sector gets back to business?
South Africa: Green buildings against climate change
South African engineer Vere Shaba is on a mission to make Africa's cities greener by designing efficient buildings.
Replanting a sustainable forest
German scientists are looking for solutions to save lost forests since replanting the same trees hasn't been successful.
Tiny houses: In search of the simple life
The tiny house movement is popular among people looking to live in a more eco-friendly way.
Palm oil: What's the big deal?
Palm oil is as useful as it is unpopular. Is it as bad as we are led to believe?
Sustainability in the tourism industry
The reboot of the tourism industry has to include new strategies for sustainability.
Saving food from the trash in Peru
Much of the country's diverse cuisine ends up as waste. Could a sprinkle of the circular economy turn this around?
Opinion: EURO 2020 - Long on travel, short on sense
A European Football Championship in 11 countries? Interesting idea, but a logistical nightmare for the fans.
Residents fail to see benefits of Extreme E series
Extreme E aims to show climate problems. But local residents at the recent stage in Senegal feel they´ve not benefitted.
Stone shoes that are light as a feather
A Munich-based manufacture specializes in making footwear from unusual, yet sustainable materials.
Insects: 6 legs and lots of protein
The EU has cleared the way for insects to be sold as food. Insect farms and even some bakeries are seizing the moment.
REV – The Auto and Mobility Show
eRockit - the fast e-bike. Mitsubishi Eclipse - a really smart hybrid. TIER - sustainable mobility
eROCKIT – A fast e-bike
eROCKIT- e-motorcycle or e-bike? A bike with pedals that can go 80 km/h.
TIER: sustainable mobility in the big city
TIER is a company that wants to bring more fun to big cities with sustainable mobility
Fast fashion: What's the big deal?
Low prices and shorter fashion cycles encourage shoppers to keep buying new clothes. What does it mean for the planet?
Europe's overcrowded destinations hope for a fresh start
Cities such as Venice, Amsterdam and Barcelona are hoping to put a stop to mass tourism.
From fast fashion to a circular model
Worn clothes land in sorting facilities and are treated there as a new resource.
Sustainable fashion in Delhi
Paiwand Studio recycles textile scrap and fabric for sustainable garment production.
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