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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ZERO Pollution beaches are beaches with “excellent” water quality and without any trace of microbiological contamination in the analyses carried out on the bathing water over the last three bathing seasons. The environmental association ZERO has identified the Portuguese beaches that, over the last three bathing seasons, not only always had an “Excellent” rating in […]
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The ENERGÉTICO website provides information, consumption and cost simulators, energy-saving tips and a tool to guide social workers in advising low-income families. “ENERGÉTICO” is the new portal that brings together the main players in the energy sector – those involved in its production, transportation, marketing and distribution – around a common goal: to raise awareness […]
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Lego’s strategy will reward employees for contributing to the Group’s sustainability objectives as of this year. The LEGO Group has announced that a percentage of the performance management program for employee bonuses will be linked to annual emissions from 2024. The decision is part of the company’s strategy to meet its climate objectives and reduce […]
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Five 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) […]
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