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Climate Change
Why this mushroom could be your next house, handbag or ‘hamburger’
Derived from fungus, mycelium is proving to be a sustainable alternative material – in the worlds of fashion, packaging and food production.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Secondhand clothing is in fashion - and it's helping the environment
The secondhand clothing industry has boomed in recent years, which is good news for the environment, as the fashion industry is one of the world's biggest polluters.
Global Health
This is how much physical activity we all need to stay healthy
The World Health Organization has published new guidelines on the amount of physical activity needed to stay healthy. Here’s what you need to know.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
The history of the gaming industry in one chart
From the dawn of arcades, to the rise of home consoles, the gaming industry has grown quickly over recent years.
United Kingdom
How home cooking kits have taken off under lockdown
Restaurants in Britain have been offering home-cook meal kits as an alternative revenue stream during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
This is how the fashion industry can reduce its carbon emissions
By accelerating changes along the value chain, the industry could substantially reduce its contribution to global warming by reducing emissions.
Water
We brewed beer from recycled wastewater – and it tasted great
To change attitudes about wastewater, a brewery in Calgary decided to brew a beer from reused water to show it's safe - and can be delicious.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Unilever is expecting to take a €1 billion bite out of the alternative meat and dairy market
Plant-based meat and dairy products are one of the fastest-growing food areas, with Unilever expecting to generate €1 billion in sales, in five years.
Arts and Culture
The world’s most influential values, in one graphic
Aside from some universal values, what we cherish the most can differ greatly around the globe.
COVID-19
These startling pictures show the impact of COVID-19 on the cruise industry
Cruise ships were particularly badly impacted at the start of the outbreak, with thousands of passengers stranded onboard. Many ships are still waiting to set sail again.
COVID-19
6 evidenced-based ways to look after your mental health during a second lockdown
Lockdown can prevent us from experiencing psychological wellbeing in the usual ways. But strategies from exploring our purpose to learning about ourselves can help.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Cocoa's bittersweet supply chain in one visualization
Chocolate is a global $130 billion industry, that relies on one key ingredient; cocoa. But the cocoa supply chain is far from sweet, due to its heavy reliance on cheap labour.
COVID-19
Socially distanced and super spooky: How to Halloween in a pandemic
Americans have been finding creative ways to stay safe while celebrating halloween this year, as many traditional activities been deemed 'high risk' for COVID-19 transmission.
Circular Economy
IKEA opens pilot second-hand store in Sweden
The store will receive items from municipal recycling centres, before being restored and refurbished. It's part of IKEA's plan to become a circular business by 2030.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
From plant to paper cup: The economics of coffee in one chart
From the labor of growing, exporting, and roasting, to the materials like packaging, cups, there are many underlying costs that go into every cup of coffee.