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The contraction of the global economic system bodes nothing but good for global ecosystems. Growth is dead – long live sustainability

Poll shows that consumer willingness to buy ethical products has fallen, but the recession may not be the only cause

Marketed as a superfood with almost magical properties, soya protein is found in almost everything we eat. It’s a shame its health claims aren’t worth a bean, says Pat Thomas

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A decade and a half after conservationists wrung from the European Parliament a commitment to end the trade, the EU remains the largest importer of parrots in the world.

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It’s the polar opposite of the glossy celebrity and lifestyle magazine, celebrating the personal and the everyday. Laura Sevier meets the creative force behind Karen

The fashion industry listens to shoppers, even if governments don't. Use your power as a consumer to make safer, organic cotton more widely available:

Carbon pricing could totally change the way companies operate. Nick Robbins ask if the city is ready to make the leap

Reflecting on a bumper crop, Paul Kingsnorth pays homage to the powerhouse behind his succulent pumpkins and savoury squash

Why not consider ploughing your green into green? Matilda Lee and Laura Sevier explore a radical response to the credit crunch

Food scares like Sudan 1 are finally encouraging Britons to take a more Gallic interest in what they eat

Our rampant consumption of paper is leading to a meltdown of the world's forests. Mandy Haggith wants us to use less

Eschew those store-bought baubles and pricey trinkets - get into the holiday spirit with all things homemade. By Matilda Lee and Laura Sevier