Achieving 100% clean energy in the venue, completely eliminating the use of plastic throughout the event and production phases, and achieving zero food waste are some of the ambitions for the next editions of Queima das Fitas do Porto. The Academic Federation of Porto (FAP) has launched the Agenda 2030 for the Queima das Fitas […]
Read MoreThe new wind farm will have a capacity of 274 megawatts (MW), which is equivalent to the annual energy needs of 128 000 homes. Portugal’s largest wind farm has received its final environmental approval from the government and is due to begin construction early next year in the districts of Braga and Vila Real. With […]
Read MoreWant to know more about the impact you have on the planet, but don’t know where to start? Peggada has chosen 4 free apps to help you measure your carbon footprint and find out what you can do to reduce it. Earth Hero Earth Hero is an app created by a global group of volunteers […]
Read MoreWe know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from their project. One startup, an interview, five questions. We spoke to Lucas Oliveira, founder of Plantz, a startup that wants […]
Read MoreVila is a school community with an innovative pedagogical model and curriculum,for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 12, aiming to reach all school years up to the age of 18. Get to know how to take part and contribute to this project’s growth. The idea here is to learn, of […]
Read MoreThe Pequeno Café Bistrô (Little Bistro Café) opened four years ago in Mercado de Arroios, in a small space – well suited to the name chosen – that fills up every day with those looking to eat well, but more than that: for those looking for a close relationship with the ones who serve them […]
Read MoreCais Recicla is dedicated to creating new products made from materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. They also have a strong social aspect as they train homeless people to develop their personal and professional skills. CAIS Recicla presents itself as a transformative workshop. This is because it transforms lives, products and companies. “Cais […]
Read MoreIn the UK, Decathlon customers who return their tents (included in the eligible tent models) will receive a gift card with the purchase price, regardless of their state of wear. Decathlon has relaunched the “No Tent Left Behind” tent return program to prevent UK festival-goers and campers from throwing away or abandoning their tents this […]
Read MoreThe manifesto calls for bulk sales in stores of more than 1,000 m2 and for this method to be extended to more products by 2025. Rice, pasta, sugar, olive oil and honey. These are some of the products that cannot currently be sold in bulk. It is for this reason and for several other bulk […]
Read MoreThe Nature Restoration Act aims to reverse the degradation of Europe’s natural habitats. Portugal was one of the countries to vote in favor of the law, along with 19 other member states. After months of back and forth, the European Council of Environment Ministers formally approved the Nature Restoration Act on Monday, June 17, which […]
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