Although mechanical recycling is the most widely used method, it cannot deal with multi-fiber textiles. The new approach promises to effectively recycle this waste, and can be applied to “fast fashion” waste. Scientists have developed a new chemical process that makes it possible to quickly separate mixed fibers that make up the majority of post-consumer […]
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Zero Emissions World mobilizes capital for positive social responsibility initiatives and will start with two projects in Mozambique, always based on gaming. Zero Emissions World (ZEW) is a 100% Portuguese non-governmental organization that is developing a set of actions to accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using a “gaming” format. The initiative will […]
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Research by the US space agency NASA points to the Algarve region as the most critical in the face of climate change in Portugal. An analysis of four decades of data from thousands of weather stations shows that the regions of South Asia, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea will be the most affected […]
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The MV Sea Change ferry has started operating in San Francisco Bay in the United States and will be free for the next six months. The world’s first fully hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry began operating in San Francisco Bay in the United States on July 19. With a capacity to travel 550 kilometers and run […]
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Researchers estimate that around 730,000 elderly Americans lose their ability to live independently due to air pollution every year. Reducing air pollution can help older people live independently for longer, according to a study from the University of Michigan, USA. The results suggest that higher levels of traffic-related air pollutants are associated with the need […]
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Artificial intelligence promises to help restaurant kitchens, buffets and catering companies to control and reduce the amount of food that is being wasted. There’s a new tool to help restaurants, buffets and catering companies reduce food waste: high-tech bins with artificial intelligence (AI). Equipped with smart cameras, scales and sometimes touch screens, these bins help […]
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Building with minimal pollution is the challenge of the board game Catan: New Energies. The classic board game Catan has launched a new edition with a 21st century twist: energy production and pollution. In the Catan: New Energies version, the game takes place in the present day (instead of the pre-industrial period) with real elements […]
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At Releaf Paper, paper is produced from fallen leaves in streets and urban parks, which are transformed into sustainable paper packaging. Releaf Paper is a Ukrainian startup that, instead of using leaves from healthy trees, uses fallen leaves collected from cities across Europe to make paper. One ton of pulp is produced from 2.3 tons […]
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In the UK, Decathlon customers who return their tents (included in the eligible tent models) will receive a gift card with the purchase price, regardless of their state of wear. Decathlon has relaunched the “No Tent Left Behind” tent return program to prevent UK festival-goers and campers from throwing away or abandoning their tents this […]
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The Nature Restoration Act aims to reverse the degradation of Europe’s natural habitats. Portugal was one of the countries to vote in favor of the law, along with 19 other member states. After months of back and forth, the European Council of Environment Ministers formally approved the Nature Restoration Act on Monday, June 17, which […]
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