It is a now or never. The latest IPCC report is clear on the urgency of the actions needed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The goals are challenging, but scientists maintain hope. There is one goal that is still possible, but is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve: to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above […]
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ARS is a research structure based in Fundão. Get to know this special place. Based in Fundão, in the district of Castelo Branco, ARS is a multidisciplinary organization focused on bringing scientists, artists, and all those willing to accept the challenge of thinking and acting on the ecological emergency to the table. Peggada spoke with […]
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Deleting email recipients, choosing greener browsers, or recycling electronic equipment are all practices that have an impact on the planet. Did you know that nowadays digital pollution is already higher than in the aviation sector? By 2025, it is estimated that it will overtake the automotive sector, and by 2030 it will be the largest […]
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Taking advantage of the inspiration brought by the month of bulk, we made you a list of 5 bulk stores you can visit in the Algarve area, this or any other month of the year. Quinoa Bio Nature In this Faro store you can find a wide variety of organic products, from fresh fruit and […]
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The conclusion is part of an analysis of corporate emissions reduction targets and their degree of ambition. The European Union will force companies to submit their transition plans to meet the 1.5°C climate target (set in the Paris Agreement) and todisclose the sustainability impacts in its annual management report. The new directive, proposed by the […]
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Nikolaus 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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Ideas should be based on solutions for urban heat, water reuse, and climate awareness in local communities. Mouraria was the Lisbon neighborhood chosen to take part in the international Students Reinventing Cities competition, organized by the C40 Cities group. The goal of the initiative is to support proposals for reinventing and transforming greener, more inclusive, […]
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More collection points and initiatives with municipalities were some of the factors that contributed to the increase. Last year, Electrão (electronic waste bins) sent 40% more electrical equipment for recycling compared to 2021 figures. The waste management entity collected a total of 23,934 tons of equipment. Large household appliances make up the largest portion (13,000 […]
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For a report, Reuters tracked down eleven pairs of shoes, which were eventually found far from any Singapore recycling plant, as was promised. The American multinational company Dow Inc – and one of the world’s largest petrochemical producers – and the Singapore government have promised to collect and transform old sneakers into spongy material to […]
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Between the common waste bin and the textile collection containers, we went to understand what is the best solution for the clothes that are in no condition to be reused. Peggada wrote about the different options available for clothes we no longer wear. And even though there are several solutions for the one that can […]
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