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Wouldn’t it be nice to understand the environmental impact of products you’re considering buying without having to spend a bunch of time on research while shopping? Good news! Finch is here to help you do exactly that. [...]

Fast-fashion boom fuelling rise in use of synthetic fibres made from fossil fuels, study shows

As what used to be ordinary errands become brave forays into a coronavirus-paralyzed world, online grocery stores have seen a huge uptick in orders. People with dietary restrictions may be especially challenged. “When you’re...

DoneGood, an e-commerce platform, is taking the ‘high road’ by offering exclusively ethical brands, but it isn’t above aiming to steal the loyalty of its competitor’s customers on the highly anticipated Amazon Prime...

In as little as a few clicks and confirmations your online purchase can be at your doorstep in a matter of hours. Online shopping is so simple there is barely enough time to consider the process your order goes through in...

Everybody likes the convenience of a free return policy. But what consumers do privately in their home closets — say, ordering two sizes of jeans and returning the one that doesn’t fit — has a growing global impact....

Amazon in India has opened a store devoted to solar-powered products. The Indian government has announced a variety of initiatives to increase its share of renewable energy, including plans to install 33.4 gigawatts of solar...

Does the EU really want to ban powerful electrical appliances? Despite what the tabloid papers think, it's actually about getting designers to come up with energy-efficient appliancesAs someone who must admit to being still...

Mireia Gordi Vila designed her flexible and reusable packaging for the Royal College of Art's upcoming graduate show. The design was originally conceived for extremely valuable goods, but it could also be applied to everyday...

Attention, telecommuters: think twice the next time you brag about your reduced environmental impact. That’s the conclusion of a report from the U.K’s Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which claims...

Attention, telecommuters: think twice the next time you brag about your reduced environmental impact. That’s the conclusion of a report from the U.K’s Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which claims...

Shopping locally may not always be the greenest option. A new study by Carnegie Mellon University's Green Design Institute gives a thumbs-up to buying online.