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Piaggio Apé tricycle scooter, a workhorse of post-war Italy, finds new home in India

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Piaggio Apé tricycle scooter, a workhorse of post-war Italy, finds new home in India

For decades the little Apé tricycle scooter, with a cab for the driver and a cargo body over the back wheels, has been a symbol of Italy. Now it’s headed for a new lease of life in Asia. The Apé – the name is Italian for bee – is buzzing off to India where cheap, … Read more

How to recognise greenwashing when buying cosmetics – don’t take ‘natural’ on label at face value

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How to recognise greenwashing when buying cosmetics – don’t take ‘natural’ on label at face value

Wholesome, nature-infused images used on shampoo, shower gel and cream labels might make you think you’re doing a meaningful thing for the environment, but don’t be taken in by appearances. Inviting images don’t necessarily mean a genuine commitment to good ecology, and may simply play on associations to steer a product into your shopping basket. … Read more