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Sunlight can provide sustainable energy needed to manufacture nitrogen-based fertilisers.

Until recently, the environmental ramifications of electronic devices were often overlooked. But, with consumption of technological gadgets growing steadily, this issue is coming under increasing scrutiny.

A study examines the threatening effect of oil palm plantations on nearby tropical forests.

Silver nanoparticles in clothing which ends up in washing waste water can be recovered by a closed-loop sustainable method.

Researchers discover that changes in ground vegetation can impact global water resources as much as climate change.

Residual toner from discarded print cartridges may be used to produce iron, instead of harming our environment.

Refrigerants are a valued part of everyday modern living, but they come with an environmental cost.

Cigarette butts encapsulated in asphalt traps toxic chemicals and also solve the alarming problem of cigarette butt waste.

Want to support the health of people, animals and the planet? A good place to start is by choosing ethically produced food.

We’re a nation that loves food but how connected are we really to the source of our energy? And, amid growing populations and environmental challenges, will we continue to have food we love in the future?

Waste toilet paper could supply our energy needs for the future thanks to a simple two-step process. Who would have thought?

Wondering how to go solar? 10 tips to get you started.