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Incredible giant eco-statues made of sand appear in Poznań

Incredible giant eco-statues made of sand appear in Poznań Jakub Kaczmarczyk/PAP

Because the sand will soon be blown away by the wind it was chosen especially to present some of the worlds most endangered species.

Warsaw café puts its best green foot forward in the fight against plastic and waste

Stor Café has ditched plastic, embraced bamboo and making sure no food goes to waste as it embraces the green revolution.

Eco bus stops to bring cool relief in fight against ‘urban heat island’ problem

The heat-beating bus stops in Białystok will be surrounded by decorative grasses and perennial shrubs which city authorities say will “mitigate the effects of climate change by lowering the temperature and reducing the phenomenon of so-called urban heat island, microclimate improvement, rainwater retention”.

Brightly coloured Totem poles deliver powerful eco message

The hand-painted poles which have appeared in Poznań visually present particular data, such as the percentage of deforestation and air pollution.

Honey, I’m home! Giant bee thought to be EXTINCT makes miraculous comeback

Declared extinct by ecologists in 2002, the 2.5cm Black Bee has now been spotted in six permanent habitats after ecologists urged Facebook users to send in photos.

Science boffins come up with eco-friendly cutlery made from POTATO FLOUR

The team at Gdańsk University of Technology say their innovative polymer is a combination of thermoplastic starch from potato flour and Poly(lactic acid) (PLA for short). But don’t try and eat it!

Taking steps to save the planet: company produces vegan shoes made from pineapples

With all its products vegan and cruelty free, Bohema want to change the face of fashion.

‘Four Musketeers’ to breathe new life into capital with plant-covered pop-up Brixton-style complex

Based on a similar concept to pop-up Brixton and Bangkok’s Art Box, the solar-powered, five-storey, vegetation-covered complex will have three main zones: food and catering, service and commercial areas (with small boutiques of Polish designers), and an events hall dedicated to workshops, exhibitions and lectures.

March for Climate passes through streets of Katowice

Nearly 3,000 people took part in the "March for Climate", on Saturday, in Poland's southern city of Katowice, the capital of the Silesian mining district and the scene of the ongoing COP24 climate summit.

Is it a bush? Is it a wood? No, it’s an eco-friendly tram

Inside the tram travellers are surrounded by green and shrubbery and the relaxing sounds of nature, while information boards show them how air pollution can affect their short and long-term health.

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