Good news: In 2022, Portugal was the third European Union member state with the lowest consumption of plastic bags, with an average of 13 per person, compared to 66.6 in Europe as a whole. Portugal was the third member state of the European Union (EU) with the lowest consumption of plastic bags, with an average […]
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The Local Councils that gather the highest amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Battery Waste will be rewarded. “Junta na Freguesia” (“Gather in the Parish” a twist with “junta de freguesia”, the name for local councils in Portugal) is the name of the campaign by ERP Portugal – the Waste Electrical and […]
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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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Quinta da Quinhas has opened in Vila Praia de Âncora to provide shelter for those passing through on their way to Santiago de Compostela, but also for anyone looking for a place to work and belong. Peggada has been to this coworking and accommodation facility in Alto Minho and tells you everything you can expect […]
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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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A Big Closet é uma marca de compra e venda de roupa em segunda mão, de marcas premium e de luxo. É também uma loja onde podes alugar malas e vestidos de cerimónia. O projeto surgiu quando duas amigas de longa data, Inês e Vânia, ambas licenciadas em Direito, sonharam com um mercado onde se […]
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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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Although the oil from canned goods can be used for consumption, some people prefer not to use it. We know that there can be doubts when it comes to disposing of this liquid, so we’ll explain everything in this article. Cooking oil is made up of a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids that are not […]
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A Let’s Swap é um projeto de sensibilização para a problemática do consumo de Fast Fashion, que realiza mercados de troca mensais numa lógica de empoderamento do indivíduo no momento de escolha. Como funcionam os mercados? 1 – Traz roupa que já não usas e avaliam se está em bom estado. 2 – Convertem a tua […]
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O Mercado de Trocas de Portugal é uma associação sem fins lucrativos que organiza eventos de cariz social e ambiental que possibilita a troca de peças de roupa, calçado, acessórios e livros. Mercado incentiva à libertação de peças que já não usamos, trocando por peças que precisamos, promovendo a reutilização de peças que já existem […]
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