The third European Rice Congress took place this week in Lisbon and Peggada was there. The relationship between rice and water was the central topic of debate on a day that also served to rethink our choices as consumers. Lisbon hosted the European Rice Congress this week, as part of Sustainable EU Rice — Don’t […]
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The Porto City Council, in partnership with Hortee, a start-up specializing in the sale of fresh produce, has launched an app designed to make the purchase of organic products “more convenient” and affordable. The Municipality of Porto, in partnership with Hortee, a Portuguese startup specializing in online fresh food sales, has launched a mobile application […]
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The reefs have been affected by global warming, but have recovered due to the marine protected areas. A scientific expedition team has discovered that in more remote areas of the Pacific Ocean, coral reefs are resistant to climate change. “When you have an intact ecosystem, nature has the capacity to recover on its own,” said […]
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In 2016, a group of environmentalists joined forces to restore Redonda Island and eliminate invasive species. In the space of just two years, this small island in the Caribbean has gone from a barren rocky landscape to a haven for wildlife. This recovery is due to the efforts of local environmentalists and the area was […]
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Portugal is one of the countries that uses the least plastic bags. To move towards an even greater reduction, the 2024 State Budget proposal provides for the creation of a levy on very light plastic bags, usually used for fruit, bread and vegetables, of four cents per bag. In 2021, each inhabitant of the European […]
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The Web Summit is just around the corner and we’ll tell you what not to miss if you’re interested in sustainability. There are dozens of talks, lectures and workshops in one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Lisbon. If you’re interested in sustainability, there are dozens of options to choose from over […]
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Samsung has announced the expansion of the Wildlife Watch pilot project, which uses technology found in cell phones and has already contributed to the protection of the African rhinoceros. Samsung will expand its Wildlife Watch pilot project to protect some animal species in risk of poaching in the territories of the Balule Nature Reserve (Kruger […]
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After two years of testing, Lego has concluded that the new material made from recycled bottles is more polluting. In 2021, Lego announced that it was developing parts made from recycled plastic bottles (PET) to reduce its carbon footprint. After more than two years of testing, the company announced that it had to abandon the […]
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Making the exchange trip by train, bus or shared car gives students a bonus of 50 euros and four days’ subsistence allowance. The Erasmus program gives a bonus of 50 euros to European students who opt to travel by an alternative to a plane to their university of destination. To receive this extra help, university […]
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F-gases — used in refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps and fire protection equipment — will be phased out by 2050. The Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the disposal of fluorinated gases, which are used in common household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, […]
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