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 […]
Read MoreEnvironmentalists, activists, journalists, scientists, legislators, entrepreneurs and investors. The idea is to bring together everyone who is interested in creating a better world. The Ethical Assembly takes place this week in Lisbon and Peggada spoke to its founder, Patricia Imbarus, to find out how this event makes a difference in the world of sustainability. What […]
Read MoreResearchers 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 […]
Read MoreSweGreen’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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreHere 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAccording 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 […]
Read MoreAt the Refurbed online marketplace, electronic products – and also sports products – undergo a rigorous restoration process, are checked by experts, and can cost up to 40% less than new items. Refurbed, a marketplace dedicated to refurbished technology and sports products, is making its debut in Portugal. The online platform promises to bring the […]
Read MoreA White Book on the book sector’s carbon footprint was presented during the Book 2.0 event, the result of a pioneering study that shows some figures we had never thought of before. For example: did you know that each book sold has an average impact of 555 g of CO2? To analyze how Portugal produces […]
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