Thinking more about the environmental impact of your choices could also include the format in which you buy your music. Vinyl is very much in right now, but adding non-recyclable plastics to your life is out, out, out. That said, while streaming brings you the tunes you want without the PVC, it’s not necessarily better for the environment than a record – especially if you’re one of those people who likes to play the same song over and over again. Find out how to choose the greener option according to your personal listening habits. And, while you’re at it, learn more about the ancient roots of recycling.

His sprightly visage is misleading but, in truth, his somewhat dated fashion choices are a bit of a giveaway. Tintin is 90 years old this month, even if he doesn’t look a day over 15. Across dozens of adventures, Hergé’s hero has been central to the popularity of comic books over the years and still has a lot to teach readers, even as he approaches his centenary.

It was another week of political upheaval across the globe and our authors have, as usual, been seeking to make sense of it all. From the latest Brexit shenanigans in the British parliament, and a contested election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the ongoing government shutdown in the US, we’ve got you covered.

In Canada, our colleagues have an interesting take on the smash hit Netflix movie Roma and two curious kids in South Africa want to know if dogs and cats can understand us when we woof or miaow at them.

Have a lovely weekend.

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