The Azores exceeded some of the benchmarks required for this recognition, in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, drinking water consumption, habitat conservation and socio-economic benefits. The Azores have been recognized as an EarthCheck Benchmarked Destination 2024 for their sustainability policy in force, according to a set of indicators in areas related to sustainable development […]
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In California, clothing and fabric producers will have to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their items, thanks to new legislation. New legislation in California in the United States aims to change the way clothes are disposed of by obliging producers of clothing, towels, bedding and upholstery to implement and finance a state […]
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The sale of electric cars has been boosted by tax breaks and other incentives, financed in large part by the money Norway earns from exporting oil and gas. Norway, one of the world’s largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars than gasoline vehicles. Of the 2.8 million private cars registered in the country, 754,303 […]
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A recent study evaluated around 10,000 cities around the world in terms of their accessibility to essential services. Europe stands out positively, especially in small and medium-sized cities. The Swiss city of Zurich has been named the best example of a 15-minute city. According to a new study, 99.2% of its residents live within a […]
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have created a lightweight structural battery that could be the answer to electrifying air travel and making cars more efficient. After years of study, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have managed to create a strong, resistant and lightweight structural battery from carbon fiber that can be […]
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SweGreen’s farming solution eliminates the use of synthetic chemicals, reduces water consumption by 99% and eliminates the transportation phase. SweGreen is a Swedish startup that is revolutionizing the way food is produced by building vertical farms inside supermarkets in Sweden and Germany. Their ecological solution makes it possible to grow leafy greens, salads, herbs and […]
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In order to achieve the climate targets of the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030, the Association for Urban Mobility by Bicycle advocates actions that will quickly lead to a reduction in car journeys and a shift to more sustainable ways. The Association for Urban Bicycle Mobility (MUBi) argues that Portugal will only be able […]
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Here comes another edition of Chefs on Fire, one of the most important gastronomic festivals in the country. In addition to the sustainability actions that had already begun in previous editions, there is another one: the bio-waste collection campaign. Chefs on Fire is a feast, the kind you go to with an appetite and, above […]
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The LEGO Group aims to manufacture products from 100% renewable and recycled materials by 2032, having already tested more than 600 different alternative materials. After abandoning the plan to make parts from 100% recycled bottles due to cost and production problems last year, LEGO now plans to produce half of its plastic from renewable or […]
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According to a report by the European Environment Agency, Faro and Funchal are among the ten cities in Europe with the best air quality and the lowest concentration of fine particles. Uppsala and Umea, in Sweden, top the list. The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently released a report identifying and ranking the European cities with […]
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