‘We embrace imperfection’: the adoption agency for preloved playthings
By finding new homes for old teddies, the agency reduces waste and saves cuddly toys from an inglorious trip to a landfill site
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The cookbook for people who have long Covid
The pair behind a new free cookbook hope it will improve taste for Covid patients
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Coming of age during Covid-19: the young people bouncing back
Finding your feet in the world during a pandemic is no easy task. We meet three people who succeeded despite Covid-19
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Revealed: the best companies to work for (and how to get a job with them)
An annual ranking of organisations has revealed the best purpose-led companies to work for in 2021 – and many have vacancies
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Lawyer Gets Stuck In Cat Filter Mode During Zoom Trial: ‘I’m Not A Cat!’
Attorney Rod Ponton’s technical snafu led to an exchange with the judge that can only be described as “kitty funny.” …
The Covid facemasks that support people living in conflict zones
As well as helping to stop the spread of coronavirus, ‘peace masks’ support craftspeople living in places affected by war
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Flour power: the social enterprise that teaches disadvantaged women to bake
London’s Luminary Bakery helps women who have fallen on hard times rise up and reach their potential
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The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen
The national database will ensure that householders who feel safer with tradeswomen are able to find them
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On the right track: the UK railway that runs on solar power
A stretch of railway in Sussex will be the first to be powered directly by solar, paving the way for even lower carbon train travel
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Five ways businesses are giving back this Christmas
Companies across the UK are finding creative ways to support charities this Christmas, as demand skyrockets due to the pandemic
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Five ways to shop for gifts more ethically this Christmas
Consider swerving the big names this Christmas to support local businesses and brands that are making a difference
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Future-proofed trading: five ways to make your business more sustainable
Whether you run a cafe or a corporation, embracing sustainability can help make your business and the planet more resilient
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A people-powered green recovery: three ways it will be spurred by the grassroots
We look at how the grassroots is mobilising to tackle the climate emergency as part of the economic recovery from Covid-19
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The circular economy: what is it, why is it important and how can we embrace it?
Martin Wright, chair of Positive News and champion of circular economics, talks to us about the virtues of going round in circles
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