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15 February

Costumes, decoration and party accessories. Tips for a more sustainable Carnival

In any themed party there is a great tendency to waste. Carnival is no different, and so we share with some tips to make your party and experience more sustainable. Make your own Carnival costume One way to avoid consumption and waste is to choose to make Carnival costumes that can be easily maneuverable. The […]

11 February

In Porto, 50 collected cork stoppers give life to a tree

The recycling of the stoppers avoids the release of the gas into the atmosphere and allows the CO2 retention capacity of the cork to be prolonged. Porto Ambiente, LIPOR and Quercus have joined forces in a partnership called “Rolha a Rolha Semeia a Recolha” to raise awareness in restaurants, hotels and cafés to recycle cork […]

10 February

The Arctic is full of garbage and a third of it comes from Europe

The study reveals that from all the trash found in the Arctic over five years, 80% was plastics, much of it coming from fishing activity. A study coordinated by the Alfred Wegener Institute, which was named “Citizen Science,” collected and analyzed plastic wrecks littering the beaches of Svalbard between 2016 and 2021. The results showed […]

24 January

Electric Airplanes? They may be on their way, but on a still long way

Besides the great relief it would give the planet, it is believed that electric technology in aviation would transform cities, bringing airports closer to the centers, not causing so much air and noise pollution. Alice, the first electric passenger plane, took off for eight minutes at a height of 1,000 meters in the US state […]

21 January

Danone is sued for negligent use of plastic

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 […]

02 January

Detergents, dried fruit and pet food for sale in bulk at Continente

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, […]

22 December

Plant-based drinks, health and sustainability. After all, what is the best option?

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 […]