Building with minimal pollution is the challenge of the board game Catan: New Energies. The classic board game Catan has launched a new edition with a 21st century twist: energy production and pollution. In the Catan: New Energies version, the game takes place in the present day (instead of the pre-industrial period) with real elements […]
Read MoreUntil the end of November, eight architectural and design installations in public spaces by world-renowned architects and designers are on show in Belém and Trafaria. The public is invited to an immersive experience, interacting with the exhibits and discovering the potential of one of nature’s most sustainable materials, cork. City Cortex is launched, the pioneering […]
Read MoreAt Releaf Paper, paper is produced from fallen leaves in streets and urban parks, which are transformed into sustainable paper packaging. Releaf Paper is a Ukrainian startup that, instead of using leaves from healthy trees, uses fallen leaves collected from cities across Europe to make paper. One ton of pulp is produced from 2.3 tons […]
Read MoreRestaurants, bulk stores, baskets and second-hand clothes stores. There’s a bit of everything in Caldas da Rainha, an example when it comes to sustainable projects. Peggada has put together a few to make your visit easier. 1. Biológicos da Rainha Freshness and diversity are the watchwords at Biológicos da Rainha. In this certified organic store […]
Read MoreAchieving 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 […]
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