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26 February

Community project saves homes from forest fires in Chile

Residents of Villa Botanis, in Chile, took part in a fire-fighting program, where they received tools and training to better prepare for an eventual future fire. At the beginning of February, the Chilean coastal cities of Vina del Mar and Valparaíso were the scene of the worst South American disaster since 2010, when forest fires […]

19 December

An interview with IKEA Portugal’s Sustainability Manager: “We see the planet as everyone’s home”

The motto is sustainability and this theme could be used for various news stories, interviews and reports. IKEA has long been more than just the place to go for affordable furniture and decoration solutions. It is also an example to look up to when it comes to the circular economy. They only use energy from […]

08 July

Porto Academic Federation wants to make Queima das Fitas more sustainable

Achieving 100% clean energy in the venue, completely eliminating the use of plastic throughout the event and production phases, and achieving zero food waste are some of the ambitions for the next editions of Queima das Fitas do Porto. The Academic Federation of Porto (FAP) has launched the Agenda 2030 for the Queima das Fitas […]

05 July

Portugal to start building its largest wind farm in 2025

The new wind farm will have a capacity of 274 megawatts (MW), which is equivalent to the annual energy needs of 128 000 homes. Portugal’s largest wind farm has received its final environmental approval from the government and is due to begin construction early next year in the districts of Braga and Vila Real. With […]

02 July

4 apps to help you calculate (and reduce) your carbon footprint

Want to know more about the impact you have on the planet, but don’t know where to start? Peggada has chosen 4 free apps to help you measure your carbon footprint and find out what you can do to reduce it. Earth Hero Earth Hero is an app created by a global group of volunteers […]

27 June

5 questions to a sustainable startup: Plantz

We know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from their project. One startup, an interview, five questions. We spoke to Lucas Oliveira, founder of Plantz, a startup that wants […]

25 June

A different kind of school will be born here — and you can be a part of this project.

Vila is a school community with an innovative pedagogical model and curriculum,for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 12, aiming to reach all school years up to the age of 18. Get to know how to take part and contribute to this project’s growth. The idea here is to learn, of […]

24 June

Pequeno Café Bistrô. In this cuisine, flavors are blended with the respect for the planet

The Pequeno Café Bistrô (Little Bistro Café) opened four years ago in Mercado de Arroios, in a small space – well suited to the name chosen – that fills up every day with those looking to eat well, but more than that: for those looking for a close relationship with the ones who serve them […]

20 June

Cais Recicla. Tarpaulins used at events are being transformed into bags, ribbons, cases and wallets

Cais Recicla is dedicated to creating new products made from materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. They also have a strong social aspect as they train homeless people to develop their personal and professional skills. CAIS Recicla presents itself as a transformative workshop. This is because it transforms lives, products and companies. “Cais […]

19 June

Decathlon launches tent return program to reduce waste at UK festivals

In the UK, Decathlon customers who return their tents (included in the eligible tent models) will receive a gift card with the purchase price, regardless of their state of wear. Decathlon has relaunched the “No Tent Left Behind” tent return program to prevent UK festival-goers and campers from throwing away or abandoning their tents this […]

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