Reuse Before Recycling
Millions of football boots end up in landfills every year. In the UK a social enterprise is giving them a second life, showing why reuse can sometimes beat recycling.
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The Appian Way: A Uniquely Italian Story
The story of one of the world’s oldest roads, yet one that remains unknown to most people. A firsthand account of the complicated relationship between people and the land they inhabit.
The Environmental Cost of a Widespread World Cup
From excessive travel to the risk of greenwashing, the 2026 World Cup is putting FIFA’s commitment to environmental sustainability to the test.
Beyond the Final Whistle
Between innovation and the tonnes of CO₂ emitted by air travel, the 2026 FIFA World Cup highlights all the contradictions surrounding environmental sustainability at major sporting events.
No Sport Without Nature
BENCHES redefines the relationship between sport and nature, which is no longer merely a backdrop but a resource that must be protected for the survival of many sport events.
Beaver Engineering: Architects of Biodiversity
While humans struggle with red tape, beavers build dams in days. These “ecosystem engineers” boost biodiversity, fight floods, and sometimes even save governments millions.
