No such thing as a free lunch?

Alex Renton rides shotgun with a band of eco-minded 'freegans' who plunder the bins behind the local M&S for gourmet foods. But how ethical is it? And can you get enough for a dinner party?

Best shop

From farmers' markets to farm shops, Britain is packed with places to buy fine and fresh produce. Here are your favourites.

All taste and no waste

A staff canteen turned greener-than-thou gourmet restaurant, the Acorn House in King's Cross is our newcomer of the year. Jay Rayner tells the story of local-community regeneration, rooftop composting, and high-end gastronomy that manages, somehow, to produce only half a bag of rubbish a day.

Eat up and save the planet

It's no longer enough for a restaurant to flag up its organic credentials. Now chefs are trying to make sure that every part of their operation is eco-friendly - even if that means employing worms to help with the rubbish. Vicky Frost reports.

How green is your kitchen?

Can you shop at the supermarket and be eco-friendly? Only if you drink carbon-neutral tea, says Mimi Spencer.

The tribe that survives on chocolate

The poor cocoa farmers of Ghana cannot afford to buy their children chocolate bars, but our growing awareness of Fairtrade brands means they might be able to send them to school. Andrew Purvis reports.

Ethical eating…

The range and popularity of Fairtrade food is growing, says Chloe Diski.