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What you can and can't recycle

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Environmental issues survey

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Palm oil

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Carbon offset schemes

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Free-range eggs

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Electric bikes
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A guide to electric vehicles

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E-waste

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Green claims

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Organic claims

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Flushable wipes

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Replacing goods too soon costs environment

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New Zealand less clean and green

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"Green" sunscreen company warned

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Cosmetic chemical up for review

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King Salmon farms fail guidelines

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Hand sanitisers under scrutiny