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Could chopsticks idea help save the planet?

A new design of chopstick which could save vast numbers of trees from the axe and a pioneering way of creating electricity through road traffic noise are just two of the ideas vying for the St Andrews Prize.

Record interest in St Andrews prize

The St Andrews Prize has been bombarded with a record level of inquiries from throughout the world since its launch just three weeks ago.

Wanted – inspirational environmentalists

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you have the inspiration to create a practical solution to an environmental problem? Would you like $25,000 and the support of an elite network of renowned environmental practitioners to turn your dreams into reality?

Project to save Kenyan lake wins St Andrews prize

A project aimed at saving the world's second largest fresh water lake and its people from environmental hazards was today (Friday 11 May 2001) awarded the prestigious St Andrews Prize, an annual initiative aimed at finding new and inspiring ideas to help the environment.