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 […]
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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 […]
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Researchers 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 […]
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SweGreen’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 […]
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In 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 […]
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Here 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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According 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 […]
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At 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 […]
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A 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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