Vietnam is one of the main export destinations for plastic waste from the European Union, but the country’s environmental rules are less strict and the treatment of this waste causes human and environmental damage. Europe produces 26 million tons of plastic waste every year. Around 50% of plastic waste collected for recycling is sent outside […]
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We can already tell you that it’s neither in the common garbage nor in the traditional recycling bins. Discover where to discard the cork stoppers you’ve been accumulating at home. A dinner with friends, a bottle to celebrate, or a glass of wine for no special reason. Every time you open a bottle of wine, […]
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On Peggada’s map of sustainable projects, Coimbra has already accumulated several points. That’s why we thought it deserved to be featured on our website, so that everyone can get to know the good things that are being done in that city. Find out more about five businesses in Coimbra designed for more responsible consumption: 1. […]
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Prio has opened a new washing center in Lagoa, Algarve, which reuses 100% of the water used in car washing. A project to reuse water in one of the areas of Portugal most affected by drought is noteworthy. As part of its commitment to more environmentally friendly solutions, Prio has opened a new washing center […]
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NASA’s PACE satellite will provide information on how the ocean and atmosphere interact and how climate changes affect those interactions. NASA has launched a climate satellite that will study the ocean’s health, air quality and the effects of climate changes for at least three years. Launched on February 8, the satellite known as PACE (Plankton, […]
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Big oil and industry have been aware of the challenges associated with plastic recycling for decades, but have concealed this information in their marketing campaigns, a report by the Center for Climate Integrity Research now reveals. Big oil and the plastics industry have misleadingly promoted recycling as a solution to plastic waste management for more […]
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It was one of the pleasant surprises of 2023 in the world of video games. Instead of creating cities, Terra Nil players are responsible for re-establishing ecosystems and turning the land from gray and brown to green. Even if you’re not a video game fan, you may have heard of works like “Sim City” and […]
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There’s no longer any excuse not to buy second-hand gifts or to give away what you’ve been given but won’t use: a new study reveals that the Portuguese are open to the idea of giving and receiving second-hand products. We didn’t expect any other result from a study carried out by a used goods platform, […]
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According to a study published on the British Medical Journal, many of these deaths could potentially be avoided by phasing out fossil fuels and replacing them with clean, renewable energy sources. Air pollution related to the burning of fossil fuels causes 5.13 million deaths on worldwide, yearly basis. That’s the conclusion reached in a study […]
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Sponsoring an olive tree is a project in Abrantes that helps fight climate change and fires, protect biodiversity and create jobs in the region. In Portugal, it is estimated that there are more than 200,000 hectares of abandoned farmland, with trees and crops dying due to lack of care. Apadrinhaumaoliveira.org is a Portuguese project that […]
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