Tip of the day
All that glitters
To make a single gold ring, 5 tonnes of water must be used and 20 tonnes of mine waste created. Why not look to the past for jewellery gifts this Valentine's Day instead? With the elegance of another age, vintage jewellery will not add to the environmental cost of mining precious metals and stones at a time when preserving natural habitats is especially important.
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