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15 March

Jardim Eco Tattoo

Jardim Eco Tattoo is not just another tattoo studio. There’s no detail here that isn’t handpicked, and always with a focus on a better world. Most of what you find inside that cosy corner in Campo de Ourique is found on the street or bought second-hand. As for materials, expect vegan paints, creams and disinfectants, […]

15 March

UEFA launches Carbon Footprint Calculator to make European football more sustainable

The calculator launched by UEFA makes it possible to assess the carbon emissions of specific areas of football, such as travel, purchased goods and facilities. On March 6, UEFA launched the “Carbon Footprint Calculator“, a tool that aims to help member federations, clubs and leagues reduce their environmental impact and become active drivers of change. […]

14 March

Leiria. 5 places to consume more responsibly

Leiria stands out on Peggada’s sustainable business map with a number of projects that deserve our attention. Bulk stores or second-hand clothes, childcare or more conscious cosmetics stores, there’s a bit of everything. In this article you’ll find six projects to discover in Leiria: 1. Origens a Granel – Bulk Store Bulk store with a […]

13 March

Recycling. Do you know where to dispose of your old pens?

We accumulate pens in drawers or backpacks and easily find them under the sofa. And if we want to throw them away? Should we put them in the comon garbage, the recycling bin or is there an alternative? Find out all about it in this article. Recycling bin, comon garbage, or do we put them […]

11 March

Spain wants to ban domestic flights whenever it’s possible to take a train

The bill is part of Spain’s climate action plan for 2050, but it is not yet known how many flights will actually be affected. Spain wants to ban some short-haul domestic flights that have a rail alternative that completes the same journey in less than two and a half hours. The strategy is part of […]

08 March

Google technology will help locate methane sources from space

Methane, invisible to the human eye, has more than 80 times the heating power of carbon dioxide. Google will help the Environmental Defense Fund quantify and trace methane emissions back to their source. Google is going to help locate large methane emissions from space, using data provided by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) satellite, MethaneSAT, […]

05 March

Cambodia. A project is turning tons of plastic bottles into brooms

The business started last year and has already given a new purpose to 40 tons of discarded plastic bottles in Cambodia. The brooms, which are more robust than normal brooms, are sold at affordable prices. Over the past 11 months, a team of workers has transformed around 40 tons of discarded plastic bottles (around 5000 […]

04 March

Much of the European plastic sent to Vietnam ends up in nature

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 […]

03 March

Recycling. Where should I dispose of the cork stoppers?

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, […]

29 February

5 sustainable spaces to visit in Coimbra

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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