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Green living
A hot new buzzword is green living. How do you live a sustainable lifestyle?
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Building sustainable 'off-grid' homes in Nigeria
An entrepreneur is developing what he calls "off the grid homes" that offer residents more sustainable power in Nigeria.
8 ways you can help the environment in 2020
From swapping the car for a bike to holding leaders to account. It's never too late to take action.
Building sustainably: the Cork House
The Cork House in Eton, England, is 100 percent natural and 100 percent recycleable.
Green products from harvest waste in Thailand
A young entrepreneur has discovered an opportunity to create green products from leftover straw.
Building green homes out of mud in Ghana
Start-up HiveEarth builds houses using excavated earth that help save energy costs because they are naturally cooler.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On this week's show: Solar lamps in Rwanda, music from garbage in DR Congo and endangered plants in South Africa.
Supporting seed diversity in Mexico
In Mexico, a project is raising awareness of the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Thailand: Turning straw into gold
A Thai entrepreneur is turning rice-straw waste into climate-friendly rice paper dishware.
Air quality out of control
Air pollution is a huge risk, the WHO wants to reduce the deaths it causes.
Sustainable free-range chicken farming for rural Zimbabwe
Chickens feed on insects and food scraps. They can also help Zimbabwe address food security and community empowerment.
Affordable, green housing in a South African township
A young entrepreneur is trying to help solve a housing shortage in South Africa's largest city, with eco-brick housing.
How sustainable are Germany's museums?
German museums present exhibitions galore on nature and the environment. Few museums think green, however.
Meet the academics turning to climate activism
Emotional stress and a sense of frustration are driving some academics to take a different path.
Secure alternatives to Google & Co.
If you're worried about privacy, there are alternatives to the likes of Google and Whatsapp.
Hair extensions from natural fibers
A Kenyan entrepreneur is using sisal to put an eco-friendly twist on hair extensions. Her products are fully biodegradable, cheaper than synthetic extensions, and can even be reused.
Fighting the climate crisis with satellites
New satellite technology can offer solutions for combating the climate crisis. DW visited the Space Tech Expo in Bremen.
Swedish waste poisons Chilean community
A ban on exporting toxic waste comes into force this week — 30 years too late for Chileans poisoned by Swedish sludge.
Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine
From recycled batteries in Ghana to compost toilets in Germany, we explore the startups proving it pays to be green.
Tips for smart, sustainable travel
DW presents websites that help tourists plan sustainable holidays.
Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa
From recycled batteries in Ghana to compost toilets in Germany, discover the startups proving that it pays to be green.
Weaving waste into fashion
Environmental action meets female empowerment for the Nigerian women crafting accessories from plastic waste.
Portugal: sustainable gourmet cuisine
Chef João Oliveira specializes in sustainable cuisine, which has earned him a Michelin star.
Cows floating on water
A herd of cows is living in Rotterdam’s harbor. You don’t believe us? Well, better take a look at this.
Nature & Sustainability
We visit an art work in Berlin and talk to its maker – sculptor, Millie Schwier.
Eco India - The Environment Magazine
Sometimes traditional knowledge is the way towards a more sustainable future.
Seed diversity: India's heirloom rice
Some Indian farmers are championing traditional pest-resistant local varieties of rice.
Half-timbered houses - traditional and sustainable
Traditional half-timbered houses are still being built in Germany. They are sustainable, comfortable and modern.
What's the beef with Brazil's destructive cattle ranches?
In Brazil, some are trying to stop Amazon destruction with greener cattle ranching.
Sustainable leather tanning with olive leaves
Tanning agent made from olive leaves - a sustainable production method for the leather industry.
Is the cruise ship business at a turning point?
The cruise ship sector wants to shake off its dirty image. Environmentalists warn against any premature euphoria.
Berlin to open secondhand department stores
The Berlin Senate wants to make secondhand products the norm, rather than seen as items only for people in need.
VW set to lead sustainable electromobility
VW is intensifying efforts to go carbon neutral, says Thomas Ulbrich, the head of the VW plant where the ID.3 is built.
Just how helpful are food waste apps?
Copenhagen-based startup Too Good To Go is on a mission to drastically reduce food waste globally.
Smarter smartphones that are sustainable
A company in Germany is working on a sustainable smartphone that can be easily repaired or upgraded.
Adaptation & Change
How do we inspire the fundamental changes that are needed to safeguard our planet? We look at some novel ideas.
Aquaponics at home
Aquaponics is an old agricultural method. It’s a natural and sustainable farming system that can be applied at home.
Reforestation of forests
Tobias Cremer from the University for Sustainable Development tells us about forests and climate.
Growth at any price?
Economist Tim Jackson and investment manager Andrew Bosomworth talk about growth.
Entrepreneurs join climate strike
Germany’s "Entrepreneurs for Future" movement calls for a new approach to industry and production.
Fighting corruption and construction in the Maldives
Construction is threatening the Maldives' spectacular nature. Some locals standing against the building boom.
How networks help female tech-founders
Specialized networks offer women planning their own tech start-ups coaching, lectures and resources.
Quote of the week
Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa
On this week's show: Burkina Faso's plastic weavers, Kenya's Mountain Bongo antelope and ebony trees in Cameroon.
Inside Europe: Gelato with a sustainable difference
The Slow Food movement’s biennial event, Cheese, takes place in Bra, Italy. Producers arrive from all corners of the globe and visitors can sample an incredible variety of cheeses. Reporter Dany Mitzman, was particularly captivated by one workshop where the cheese was combined not just with the themes of sustainability and tradition, but also with her favourite Italian speciality: gelato.
Justice for victims of German businesses abroad
Campaigners think German firms should be accountable for the human rights abuses committed along their supply chain.
Fashion for good, really?
A new museum in Amsterdam explores sustainable approaches to fashion.
Building sustainable 'off-grid' homes in Nigeria
An entrepreneur is developing what he calls "off the grid homes" that offer residents more sustainable power in Nigeria.
Eco India - The Environment Magazine
Eco India comes up with ideas on how to live sustainably every day.
Is hemp really a green miracle plant?
DW fact-checks the hype around hemp.
Inside Europe: Ljubljana revs up its green credentials
Slovenia's capital has marked European Mobility Week with a festival of sustainable transport. Ljubljana was European Green Capital three years ago reflecting its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of transport. It prioritizes walking, cycling, buses but also new, green technology. There's already one highly-successful electric car-sharing system in place. Guy De Launey reports.
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