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The economics of happiness
A new documentary film is proposing that localised economies can heal the Earth and restore our wellbeing
Money Wellbeing
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The pedal-powered ‘zero waste’ grocer taking on London’s supermarkets
‘Zero waste’ shops are popular, but not always convenient. This small business has a solution
Written in partnership with DAUN
Beyond Brexit: localisation key to Britain’s future
By recognising Brexit as a symptom, not the cause, Britain can address global issues through local solutions
Opinion
Peace award for pioneer of ‘new economy’
The author and filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge has received the 2012 Goi Peace Award for her contribution to “strengthening local communities...
Democracy
Homeless-led tours give alternative view of London
Unseen Tours offer alternative walks led by homeless guides. Naomi Tolley joins a tour of Camden with a twist
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UK’s first ‘share shop’ opens for business
A new kind of shop is aiming to transform the future of retail by lending rather than selling items and fostering more meaningful connection...
Economics
Work less, play more
The 40-hour work week is an ingrained part of our culture, but it does very little to enrich our lives. Lucy Purdy explores alternative work...
Economics Money Positive People
What went right this week: Germany’s culture ‘gifts’ to citizens, plus more
Germany hatched a plan to boost culture, the Swiss dug deep for nature, and the UK got its first drugs testing charity, plus more
Culture Environment Health Society Wellbeing
Life after: Wrongful conviction
Seema Misra was pregnant when she was jailed for theft as part of the Post Office scandal. It took 11 years to prove her innocence
Society UK Wellbeing
Meet the PR exec who quit fast fashion to clean up clothing
Her job was to promote fashion brands, but their environmental impact inspired Hannah Hamilton to clean up the industry
Environment Good Business Society
Meet the commercial airline pilot turned climate activist
Planes gave Todd Smith the wings to jet off and see the world. What he saw alarmed him, and inspired him to take action
Environment Society Travel
The people who give some of their salary away – and why they do it
If we have more money than we need, is there an ethical obligation to give some away? A growing number of people are doing just that
Lifestyle Money Society Wellbeing
