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Why fashion's 'recycling' is not saving the planet
Why fashion's 'recycling' is not saving the planet
Economy
by  AFP

In H&M's flagship Paris store it is hard to find clothes that don't claim to be made from "recycled materials". Those clothes that can be recycled must be sorted by colour, and then have zips, buttons, studs and other material removed.

Why Germany is being hit by strikes almost every day
Why Germany is being hit by strikes almost every day
Economy
by  AFP

A wave of strike action has brought Germany to a standstill in recent weeks, as Europe's largest economy has struggled for growth and consumers have felt the pinch from sky-high inflation. Germany has historically been among the countries in Europe where workers went on strike the least.