Disney movies, cassettes with the songs we used to listen to on the radio, CDs that no longer have a place on our computer. Today we’re waxing nostalgic, but also practical: what should we do with the cassettes and CDs we no longer use? Read this article to find out the answer. There are few […]
Read MoreApplications 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. […]
Read More“Women of the Sea” is a project that explores the stories of more than 600 women who, driven by an emotional relationship with the sea, have decided to dedicate their lives to protecting the oceans. As part of the 2030 Agenda’s “Decade of the Ocean”, the initiative focuses on Sustainable Development Goals 5 (promoting gender […]
Read MoreLed 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreSustainable projects are multiplying all over the country and Aveiro is no exception to this wave of people wanting to do more than just start a business. There’s a bit of everything in Aveiro and Peggada brings you some examples in this article. 1. Alma de Alecrim Alma de Alecrim, a store in the center […]
Read MoreEl Corte Inglés and To Be Green, a spin-off from the University of Minho, have joined forces inan unprecedented partnership, to produce 300 new articles using recycled textile. For many, El Corte Inglés is synonymous with fashion. After all, we’re talking about one of the most well-known retail companies on the Iberian Peninsula. Now, with […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreA 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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