The transition from the current moliceiros (typical Portuguese boats) to the electric version covers the 27 boats currently operating in the Ria de Aveiro and will allow for an estimated annual reduction of 400 tons of carbon dioxide. The first 100% electric moliceiro in Aveiro started its regular activity in the end of October and […]
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A new study by Deloitte concludes that ‘green’ skills and jobs are no longer limited to the traditional ‘green’ areas of the economy and that there is a transition of workforces from unsustainable sectors to new functions. The demand for “green” jobs is increasing worldwide, according to the Deloitte report “A Blueprint for a Green […]
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The project will begin in 15 municipalities, where around 200 collection points will be set up, with the aim of expanding the collection and recycling system to a further 20 municipalities by the end of 2025. The Coffee Industrial and Commercial Association (AICC) and six of its member companies have launched the Society for the […]
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Sociedade Ponto Verde’s Pack4Sustain tool lets you know the degree of circularity, the marine risk and the recommended recycling iconography of each package. The Pack4Sustain is Sociedade Ponto Verde’s (SPV) new digital service that helps create and develop more sustainable and circular packaging through eco-design. This is a fully online tool where SPV’s packaging clients […]
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The Portuguese Mini-Forest Network is the result of the collaboration between various environmental organizations that promote urban and rural resilience and biodiversity through the Miyawaki planting method. “Rede de Miniflorestas de Portugal” (Portugal’s mini-forests network) is the name of the new initiative that aims to increase the resilience of cities to the effects of climate […]
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The Smart City Expo World Congress looked at transportation options in more than 20 European cities. London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin and Helsinki are the ones that most promote sustainable transportation. A new study by the Smart City Expo World Congress compared green transportation options in 24 European cities. London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin and Helsinki are […]
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European Mobility Week takes place from September 16 to 22, but activities related to the theme have been extended until almost the end of October. In short, mobility is a theme for every day. Here’s a look at everything that’s been organized on the theme. September is a month of new beginnings and also a […]
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Through the app, the aim is to promote dietary diversification and increase awareness of cultivating and consuming more underutilized crops, such as legumes, cereals, and vegetables. The European research project RADIANT – Realizing Dynamic Value Chains for Underutilized Crops has launched the RADIANT APP, a free application that facilitates and strengthens direct dialogue between producers, […]
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Applications for the European Climate Pact Ambassadors are open until October 31st. If you are passionate about climate action and want to inspire your community, join the European Climate Pact Ambassadors. Their role is to inform, inspire and support climate policy and action in their communities and networks, actively contributing to shaping a sustainable future. […]
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Led by the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, the AGROvila project aims to promote and shorten circuits with the support of a national digital platform accessible to all local producers and consumers. The School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC) is developing a national digital platform to encourage the creation of short-circuit consumer […]
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