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The Borneo journey

Monday, 19 December 2011

On a sponsored trip to Borneo, school student Thomas King experienced the natural beauty of Malaysia, as well as the tragic developments that are threatening the wildlife, indigenous people, and ultimately, the future for his own generation.

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Beeswax tealight candles

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Beeswax tealight candles (the best eco candle option) emit a pleasant, light honey scent without the use of added fragrances and have a deep creamy-coloured wax, so the light they produce is a warm golden glow.

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Versus: Candles

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

They're the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner or relaxing bath, but which candle wax lights the greenest flame?

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Palm oil

Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Used in everything from cosmetics to snack foods, most of us are eating and using palm oil without even knowing it. But this ever-present vegetable oil is wreaking havoc with rainforests and the critters that call them home.

Palm oil - Environmental cost to Borneo

Monday, 20 October 2008

Palm oil is seen as an increasingly popular alternative to crude oil. But as production grows, forests are being cut down to make way for plantations. AlJezeera's Chris Kline reports.

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