Similar to yeast, Solein is a powder produced from microorganisms with the help of electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be used in practically any food. Growing food from air and electricity is the promise of Factory 01, a pilot plant of Finnish food technology startup Solar Foods, which opened last month in Vantaa, […]
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The Repair Act, approved by the European Parliament, clarifies manufacturers’ obligations to repair goods and encourages consumers to extend the life cycle of products through repair. The European Parliament has adopted the Right to Repair Directive, which aims to encourage more sustainable consumption by facilitating the repair of defective products, reducing waste and supporting the […]
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The company that develops the Ecosia search engine launched the Ecosia Browser on Earth Day. It’s very similar to Chrome and has versions for iOS, macOS, Android and Windows. Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, took advantage of Earth Day to launch its eco-friendly browser. Its aim is to produce clean energy from users’ […]
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Since April 8th, both the buying and selling of second-hand clothes has been exempt from taxes on eBay in the UK. Online retailer eBay has stopped charging any fees for buying and selling second-hand clothes in the UK in an effort to reduce waste, keep more clothes out of landfill and boost the circular economy. […]
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Fashion Revolution Week kicks off with days full of talks, lectures, trading markets and lots of ideas exchanged about the fashion industry. In the year in which the revolution is celebrated in a special way, Fashion Revolution Week brings an edition that aims to reflect on what it means to be revolutionary through what we […]
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ANIPLA (National Industry’s Association for Plant Protection)has announced a change in its identity and image. It has now become CropLife Portugal – Science Industry’s Association for Plant Protection, broadening the scope of its work while remaining a source of knowledge, sharing and cooperation for the benefit of the national agricultural sector. We spoke to Felisbela […]
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Lisbon 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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The Long Table restaurant in England serves meals based on food that would otherwise go to waste and on a pay-what-you-can system. Everyone has a seat at this restaurant. The Long Table is revolutionizing British – and even world – restaurant industry by creating a space based on “You pay what you can”. “Everyone pays […]
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France is making history when it comes to clothing production. The main measures include a ban on advertising cheaper textiles and an environmental tax on low-cost items. The bill now goes the Senate to be voted. The French parliament has approved a series of strict measures to limit disposable, mass-produced and low-cost fashion – which […]
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The Portuguese Pact for Plastics (PPP), which fights against the problems associated with plastic pollution, has launched its third report. This is good news, but it also gives the certainty that there is a lot to do. The Portuguese Pact for Plastic brings together 116 organizations and aims to promote the transition to a circular […]
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