The right answer is: none! Dishes that we no longer use or that are broken don’t go in the recycling garbage can, but they shouldn’t be thrown in the general waste either. Find out what to do with plates, glasses and cutlery in this article. Cupboards have limited space and we can’t always fit in […]
Read MoreIt’s because we have too many, or because they’re no longer non-stick. Because the handles are broken, or simply because we’re looking for new ones. When it comes to letting go of pots and pans, you need to know where to dispose of them. Can they be recycled? Do I throw them in the common […]
Read MoreWe accumulate pens in drawers or backpacks and easily find them under the sofa. And if we want to throw them away? Should we put them in the comon garbage, the recycling bin or is there an alternative? Find out all about it in this article. Recycling bin, comon garbage, or do we put them […]
Read MoreVietnam is one of the main export destinations for plastic waste from the European Union, but the country’s environmental rules are less strict and the treatment of this waste causes human and environmental damage. Europe produces 26 million tons of plastic waste every year. Around 50% of plastic waste collected for recycling is sent outside […]
Read MoreWe can already tell you that it’s neither in the common garbage nor in the traditional recycling bins. Discover where to discard the cork stoppers you’ve been accumulating at home. A dinner with friends, a bottle to celebrate, or a glass of wine for no special reason. Every time you open a bottle of wine, […]
Read MoreBig oil and industry have been aware of the challenges associated with plastic recycling for decades, but have concealed this information in their marketing campaigns, a report by the Center for Climate Integrity Research now reveals. Big oil and the plastics industry have misleadingly promoted recycling as a solution to plastic waste management for more […]
Read MoreLocating the nearest recycling bin and offering an optimized experience for blind and visually impaired people are some of WasteApp’s new features. The mobile application WasteApp has been updated to help simplify the recycling of different types of waste. With the introduction of new features, this app facilitates access to information and mobilizes citizens to […]
Read MoreSintra provides discounts to those who separate food waste. From North to the South of the country, we give you the opportunity to discover the bio-waste collection programs. You don’t sort your kitchen’s food scraps yet? By December 31, 2023, the selective collection of this bio-waste will be mandatory in Portugal and in the European […]
Read MoreTurismo de Portugal conducted a survey on the environmental performance of tourist accommodations. There are concrete measures for saving water and energy, but there is still much more to do. This is not a plus or minus study, because it is the first one done to evaluate the environmental performance of Tourist Facilities following this […]
Read MoreNikolaus Geyrhalter’s documentary is a journey through waste and our ability to hide it. In partnership with Zero em Comportamento, we have tickets to give away, visit our Instagram page. Over four years and several continents, one camera (or several) followed the trail of garbage in cities, hillsides, mountains, and oceans. Following the process from […]
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