Environmental groups accuse Danone of failing to sufficiently reduce plastic in its ecological footprint and neglecting obligations regarding care of the material. The French company Danone is being sued by three environmental groups – ClientEarth, Surfrider Europe and Zero Waste France. The three non-governmental organizations accuse the company of neglecting obligations regarding the care of […]
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The money will be used to increase the team and boost the growth of the project, especially in its expansion throughout Europe and North America. Lisbon-based Goparity has announced a €2 million investment round. Founded in 2017, Goparity is a fintech platform that makes a difference: it is a platform that connects social and environmental […]
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The rental is supported by a private sharing application and a digital platform that manages the fleet and users. After Spain, France and Italy, Portuguese companies can now also enjoy a fleet of electric motorcycles and bicycles, made available by Cooltra‘s private-sharing service. The initiative is called Primos and is the first to be prepared […]
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The afforestation method accelerates their growth and helps in the resilience of cities to climate change. A mini forest is being created at Casal Vistoso Urban Park, in Areeiro, being already the third of its kind in Lisbon. The initiative comes from the non-profit organization Urbem in partnership with the Lisbon City Hall. The process […]
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The ecocenters will run around the city, staying three days in each strategic point. Plastic, paper, and glass are already common elements in our day to day recycling. Now, when it comes to spray cans, a pot, or a light bulb, questions about which ecoponto is the right one can start to arise. Thinking about […]
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And there is more! The hole in the ozone layer may even be fully closed in 43 years, in 2066. The year begins with positive news. According to the report of the UN Montreal Protocol’s Scientific Assessment Panel, now released, if current policies continue, by 2066 the Antarctic ozone layer will have recovered to 1980 […]
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We know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to them to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from them. Once a week, one startup, one interview, five questions. We talked to Álvaro Pérez-Segnini and Camila López, […]
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The detergent refill is available in 6 references of eco-friendly and biodegradable products, some of which are Ecolabel certified, from the Greendet brand. The year 2022 ends with good news: the hypermarket chain Continente has adopted a new bulk purchasing system that allows reusing packaging. The food refill is available for the purchase of nuts, […]
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The initiative is from the NextLap program that drives innovative solutions for a more circular tire industry. Five Portuguese companies and five startups are developing seven projects with the aim of giving a second life to materials derived fromend-of-life tire recycling. The projects are supported by industry partners in their transformation into viable businesses through […]
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Suddenly, supermarket shelves are full of alternatives to cow’s milk. But what is the best option? It depends on the objective, but reading the labels is key. Whether due to lactose intolerance, ethical concerns, a desire to improve health issues, or just personal taste, more and more people are giving up cow’s milk and using […]
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