The application offers information about the brands, including sustainability, so that consumers are more informed at the time of purchase. Klarna is an application that was born to make online shopping easier. Now, it is also a tool to learn more about brands so that users can make more informed decisions. Among the latest insights […]
Read MoreWe already know that the city of Porto takes history and customs very seriously, and bulk stores are no exception. So grab your cloth bag and glass jars and come fill your pantry at these stores that reclaim an old tradition and help you live a life with less plastic. O Pretinho do Japão The […]
Read MoreThe challenge is to devote part of your day to something like reading an article, watching a documentary, or finding out more about the plants in your neighborhood. The Earth Hour is celebrated at 8:30 pm on March 25, and this year the movement has raised the bar. Beyond the collective action of turning off […]
Read MoreTaking 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 […]
Read MoreMore 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 […]
Read MoreThe contests and science fairs held in schools around the world challenge youngsters to look for and develop solutions to problems that affect our planet. Peggada highlights some children’s ideas designed to help the environment and create a better world. Eco-Hero, the edible water bottle The idea comes from Madison Checketts, a 12-year-old American who, […]
Read MoreThe innovative furniture installed in Arroios, Lisbon, allows the collection of about 4 thousand liters of water, which will be used in periods of drought. Arroios parish council, in Lisbon, installed hydric urban furniture that allows rainwater collection, later stored and used to water green spaces or wash streets in times of drought. In total, […]
Read MoreThe project will have to respect environmental requirements such as the planting of trees, the introduction of beehives and the ceding of the land for pasture. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has given the green light for the construction of a solar plant, to be called the Fernando Pessoa plant, in Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, which […]
Read MoreBy January 22, renewable energies contributed to almost 90% of the national electricity consumption. It was on January 16th that the national electrical system registered the highest value ever of wind production in a single day: 106.7 gigawatt hours (GWh) generated. On this day, renewable energy production supplied 97% of electricity consumption, with wind power […]
Read MoreAvoiding landfills, this project takes advantage of the existing collection circuits and existing equipment in Cascais to transform food waste into energy. Cascais is the first municipality in the country to collect bio-waste throughout its territory. The expansion of what started as a pilot project began in October 2022 and has recently ended with the […]
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