A cooperative based in Janas, Sintra, that produces and distributes organic products from local producers and their own production, they also transform products, such as tomato sauce, and open their doors to share knowledge through workshops (about carpentry, handicraft, traditional bread making, among others). They have physical and online stores. Scroll to the bottom of […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreGenerosa is a brand of sustainable plant care products for the home. They use natural ingredients from subproducts of bio-industries and second life materials. By using these products you are helping to increase the life span of your plants, which have spent a lot of resources to be produced and to reach you. Furthermore, you […]
Read MoreMaria Beata introduces a new routine into smokers’ lives. The brand developed a portable ashtray compatible with traditional cigarettes and heated cigarettes. It opens with one hand, it’s safe, fits in a pants pocket, weighs only 12 grams, and it’s easy to clean. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find out more about […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAnd 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 […]
Read MoreWe 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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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