Padaria Portuguesa’s Christmas campaign is run in partnership with Refood, with the aim of attracting new volunteers to get more people involved in the fight against food waste. Peggada sat down to talk with Hunter Hadler, founder of Refood, and Rita Neto, marketing and communications director of Padaria Portuguesa, about everything that is already being […]
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We’re already counting down, there’s no escaping it. Christmas is almost here and we can face it as another sustainability challenge, a bit of an extension of all the changes we’ve been making in our daily lives. Peggada sat down to sort out the ideas and we bring you 5 ideas for a Christmas with […]
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The project is called “Muxagata Aldeia Sustentável” [“Muxagata Aldeia Sustentável”] and promotes community composting, door-to-door waste collection and bonuses for those who separate bio-waste correctly. The parish of Muxagata, in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres, now has a door-to-door collection system that sends bio-waste for treatment on a community composting island. The project is […]
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Locating 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 […]
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The third European Rice Congress took place this week in Lisbon and Peggada was there. The relationship between rice and water was the central topic of debate on a day that also served to rethink our choices as consumers. Lisbon hosted the European Rice Congress this week, as part of Sustainable EU Rice — Don’t […]
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The Porto City Council, in partnership with Hortee, a start-up specializing in the sale of fresh produce, has launched an app designed to make the purchase of organic products “more convenient” and affordable. The Municipality of Porto, in partnership with Hortee, a Portuguese startup specializing in online fresh food sales, has launched a mobile application […]
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Portugal is one of the countries that uses the least plastic bags. To move towards an even greater reduction, the 2024 State Budget proposal provides for the creation of a levy on very light plastic bags, usually used for fruit, bread and vegetables, of four cents per bag. In 2021, each inhabitant of the European […]
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If you’re coming to Lisbon for the Web Summit, there are small details that can make all the difference. Peggada has crafted a concise guide featuring sustainable businesses you can explore and support for a more conscious and enjoyable stay. Although the main hub is in Parque das Nações, the Web Summit spreads its impact […]
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The Web Summit is just around the corner and we’ll tell you what not to miss if you’re interested in sustainability. There are dozens of talks, lectures and workshops in one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Lisbon. If you’re interested in sustainability, there are dozens of options to choose from over […]
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After two years of testing, Lego has concluded that the new material made from recycled bottles is more polluting. In 2021, Lego announced that it was developing parts made from recycled plastic bottles (PET) to reduce its carbon footprint. After more than two years of testing, the company announced that it had to abandon the […]
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