Health and beauty retailer The Body Shop has launched a multinational take-back scheme for its plastic packaging, after consumers voiced concerns that not all of the brand’s packaging is accepted by local authorities under kerbside recycling schemes. 230 of The Body Shop’s UK stores are covered by the scheme Introduced in partnership with recycling firm...Read More

Styrofoam is a perfect example of a capitalist economy run amok. One of thousands of compounds derived from petroleum, it has many wonderful uses. It’s a wonderful insulator, which makes it ideal for coolers, coffee cups, and building insulation. It also has several drawbacks. It is non-biodegradable, releases toxic fumes when burned, and takes 500...Read More