By 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 More
Avoiding 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 […]
Read More
Although animal-based options are still available, most patients opt for vegetarian or vegan meals. Making animal-free meals the standard option in New York City’s 11 hospitals is the result of a partnership between the Better Food Foundation, the city health department and its hospitals, and the Mayor’s Office. Without removing the meat-based options, the plant-based […]
Read More
The rental is supported by a private sharing application and a digital platform that manages the fleet and users. After Spain, France and Italy, Portuguese companies can now also enjoy a fleet of electric motorcycles and bicycles, made available by Cooltra‘s private-sharing service. The initiative is called Primos and is the first to be prepared […]
Read More
The initiative is from the NextLap program that drives innovative solutions for a more circular tire industry. Five Portuguese companies and five startups are developing seven projects with the aim of giving a second life to materials derived fromend-of-life tire recycling. The projects are supported by industry partners in their transformation into viable businesses through […]
Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology, machine learning, and statistical modeling will be shared with NGOs, research organizations, and governments to promote the democratization of data access. Studies developed by Microsoft revealed a significant gap in the capacity of the Global South – target of extreme weather events, food and poverty insecurity – in making data-driven decisions […]
Read More
The amount achieved – which is expected to reach 450 million euros annually – will be earmarked for cleaning streets and parks. Starting in 2025, companies using single-use plastics in Germany will be required to pay an annual fee, which will go into a central government-run fund. This measure contributes to the fight against pollution, […]
Read More
Shoe shopping is always a challenge, and the task seems to get more complicated when we want to find a good pair of shoes that match a more conscious lifestyle. But we give you a hand. The greenest choice is always to use what you already have, but if that or other options (like buying […]
Read More
Are you a fan of bulk buying and do you live or are you around Leiria? We have gathered five stores that promote a more responsible business and consumption, with less waste. Chás do Mundo – Leiria As the name implies, this store is primarily focused on selling a wide variety of teas and infusions. […]
Read More
The marketplace features a climate action hub where anyone – businesses or individuals – can learn about climate issues. Salesforce, a global company specialized in Customer Relationship Management, launched the first Carbon Credit Marketplace – the Net Zero Marketplace – with the aim of combating the complex construction of a portfolio of carbon credits, presenting […]
Read More
Subscreve a nossa Newsletter
Para estar a par de tudo o que acontece na área da sustentabilidade, consumo responsável e impacto social.