After a half-hearted July and an August totally dedicated to the art of resting, the country is back to its usual pace and, what’s more, it’s back in force. There are a lot of stored ideas, and a lot of stagnant energy. The result? September is the month of all the events. Sustainable and non-sustainable, […]
Read MoreIn Bordeaux, the measure follows several complaints from residents, who consider cruise ships to be unsightly and responsible for generating pollution. In Bordeaux, the number of ships docking in the city center has doubled in the last decade, leading the population to complain about their impact on the environment and the beauty of the city. […]
Read MoreWe don’t need to visit big cities to find good examples. In fact, closer contact with nature is the ideal setting to inspire those who want to start a more sustainable project. Ponte de Lima is an example of this and, between restaurants, hampers and hotels, we bring you 5 sustainable places to visit in […]
Read MoreThe most festive month of the Portuguese year has arrived. At Peggada, we’ve put together the best tips so that you can make the most of the “Santos Populares” (popular saints) festivities without having a negative impact on the planet. Santo António, in Lisbon, used to be celebrated only in the night from June 12th […]
Read MoreFive European environmental associations evaluated the voting behavior of national political parties and European parliamentary groups on environmental issues, concluding that left-wing MEPs are those who most defend the environment in the European Parliament. Over the past five years, the European Parliament has had the power and the opportunity to lead the European Union (EU) […]
Read MoreThe “Neighbourhood in Bloom” project was launched by the municipality of Antwerp to encourage residents to take up gardening and plant trees in order to refresh the city, improve air quality and create more breeding grounds for animals. The municipality of Antwerp in Belgium is distributing 2,000 free trees to residents who have a garden […]
Read MorePeggada highlights seven cities that are truly committed to sustainability according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index. The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has revealed the 40 most sustainable cities in the world in 2023, based on 69 indicators and four key areas: social progress performance (such as corruption, personal safety and inclusion), supplier performance, […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to recycling electronic devices and accessories, such as cell phones, chargers or various cables, the answer to “But which recycling bin should I put them in?” isn’t always immediate. In this article we answer that question, with the support of Sociedade Ponto Verde. We all have a drawer that holds everything we […]
Read MoreThe Pépedal project has a network of local partners who reward children with products or services in exchange for the points they earn from walking or cycling to school. The Ciclaveiro association’s PéPedal program is an initiative that promotes and encourages Aveiro’s children to walk or cycle to school in their PéPedal Trains once a […]
Read MoreLisbon is throbbing every minute, with projects springing up, others reinventing themselves, and more and more ones focusing on more conscious consumption. We’ve zoomed in on the Baixa-Chiado area of Peggada’s map and bring you the best sustainable businesses you should know about: 1. Kong At Kong you can find comfort food that proves that, […]
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