Transport and Neighbourhoods reveals the surprising influence of town planning on our green behaviour and the significance of transport strategy in reducing carbon emissions.

When it comes to the finer points of designing recycling vehicles, manufacturers face a challenge of balancing safety and efficiency in a way that reflects the idiosyncrasy of each collection service. Will Simpson reports

Using nothing but cycle-power, Magnificent Revolution has been reaching out to communities with its message of sustainability through educational workshops and its signature ‘cycle-in cinema’. Kate Hacker finds out more

The Environment Agency recently released guidance on recovering street sweepings and gully emptyings with the aim of supporting waste authorities to manage this waste. Matt Bunting urges local authorities to think about recycling options

Ecomodo is an online community marketplace that enables members to lend and borrow objects, services and spaces ‘for free, for a fee or for charity’.

As part of the 'Don't let Devon go to waste' partnership, Decon County Council is asking residents to sign up to the Mail Preference Service to cut down on the amount of paper waste from junk mail.

Baghdadi and Kradokian, the 'Junk Munkez' create seats made out of repurposed washing machine drums.

Bill and Melinda Gates foundation have purchased 50 gallons of synthetic faeces.

Bristol college student Chloe Wright has created a dress made completely from old copies of the Daily Mail for her A-level textiles exam.

A landscape design company in Beijing has recently designed a 5,000 square metre hotel made completely of old shipping containers.