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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 […]

27 February

Workshop “Smart Homes”

Workshop Workshop Smart Homes com Catarina Barreiros e João Barreiros Neste workshop, abordamos a forma como casas conectadas e “inteligentes” podem ser mais sustentáveis. Desde luzes inteligentes, a medidores de consumo, passando por rotinas inteligentes de chegada a casa ou de ir dormir. Mais informações e inscrições – AQUI Organização: Loja […]

06 December

6 tips for a more sustainable Christmas

The next few weeks are going to be crazy when it comes to consumption. But we believe that Christmas is about so much more than buying the right present. Nevertheless, we’re also going to give you some shopping tips. Check out this article if you want to have a more sustainable Christmas. 1. The Christmas […]

04 December

Tavira is the first Portuguese city to sign up to the Plant Based Treaty

Tavira joins more than 30 cities in the Plant Based Treaty, a commitment to promote plant-based food options, reduce animal products and support food sovereignty initiatives. Tavira has become the first Portuguese city to sign up to the Plant Based Treaty, an initiative that aims to put food systems at the heart of the fight […]

03 December

Tribu – Lisboa

A Tribu é uma marca criada pela Lizzie, artista lusofrancesa, que vive em Portugal há 11 anos e é mãe de três filhos. A vontade de vestir os filhos com peças originais e que não tivessem um impacto negativo no ambiente fez com que desenvolvesse peças com tecidos e materiais que, de outra forma, não […]

29 November

University of Minho creates color-changing windows to improve energy efficiency

The color change on the windows is activated by sunlight, but the building’s users can also do it according to their needs. This is a project by the University of Minho to boost energy efficiency. A team from the University of Minho’s School of Science (ECUM) is developing a window that is activated by sunlight […]

28 November

In Portugal, tobacco producers will pay for cleaning cigarette butts

In Portugal, as in Spain, tobacco producers will start paying to clean up cigarette butts in public spaces. Tobacco producers will now have to bear the costs of local councils cleaning up cigarette butts in public spaces. The news, carried by “Jornal de Notícias“, recalls that the proposal, inspired by a model implemented in Spain, […]

27 November

Casa Almeida

Joana esteve fora do país muitos anos, para agora voltar cheia de vontade de fazer diferente na sua terra-natal. Abriu, em Caminha, a Casa Almeida, um restaurante arrojado para o que por ali se constuma servir, com propostas fora da caixa e onde tudo, mas mesmo tudo, é usado ao máximo. Tem sempre opções vegetarianas, […]

27 November

Be U – Ericeira

A Be U – Ericeira é uma cafetaria 100% vegan e biológica, onde diariamente se confeciona um menu do dia (sopa+prato), burguer de tempeh no pão e muitas sobremesas sem açúcar que podem ser acompanhadas por chá, café, cappuccino, café de cereais ou sumo do dia. Tem ainda algumas opções de pequeno almoço e lanche, […]

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