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Should Gardeners End Their Love Affair with Peat?
Mining peat unlocks stored carbon into the atmosphere, and there are far better alternatives to help your garden grow
Can I Buy a Christmas Tree and Be Green?
Christmas trees come at a high human price, so branch out into the fairtrade option and have yourself a guilt-free Christmas
Compostable tray heralds new era for chocolate boxes
Marks & Spencer launches packaging for chocolate range that can break down on the compost heap
Plastic bag use plummets in supermarkets since 2006
Use of carrier bags down 43% in four years, says Waste & Resources Action Programme, but recent figures show fresh rise
What’s the carbon footprint of … doing the dishes?
Finally, an answer to one of the most frequently asked green-living questions: is it better to handwash or use a dishwasher?
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