The Azores exceeded some of the benchmarks required for this recognition, in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, drinking water consumption, habitat conservation and socio-economic benefits. The Azores have been recognized as an EarthCheck Benchmarked Destination 2024 for their sustainability policy in force, according to a set of indicators in areas related to sustainable development […]
Read MoreA vegan, specialty coffee shop that fights food waste every day, has opened in Anjos, Lisbon. Welcome to Gal. The team at Too Good to Go – an app that helps establishments make the most of their work – has already knocked on Gal ‘s door several times to see if they could strike up […]
Read MoreWe know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from their project. One startup, an interview, five questions. We spoke to Lucas Oliveira, founder of Plantz, a startup that wants […]
Read MoreThe Pequeno Café Bistrô (Little Bistro Café) opened four years ago in Mercado de Arroios, in a small space – well suited to the name chosen – that fills up every day with those looking to eat well, but more than that: for those looking for a close relationship with the ones who serve them […]
Read MoreWe don’t need to visit big cities to find good examples. In fact, closer contact with nature is the ideal setting to inspire those who want to start a more sustainable project. Ponte de Lima is an example of this and, between restaurants, hampers and hotels, we bring you 5 sustainable places to visit in […]
Read MoreThe most festive month of the Portuguese year has arrived. At Peggada, we’ve put together the best tips so that you can make the most of the “Santos Populares” (popular saints) festivities without having a negative impact on the planet. Santo António, in Lisbon, used to be celebrated only in the night from June 12th […]
Read MoreWant to know more about the restaurants with the most sustainable practices? Keep an eye on Peggada and DIG-IN. It’s going to be a month full of tips. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5, and because one day isn’t enough to mark this important date, DIG-IN and PEGGADA have teamed up to share, […]
Read MoreAfter the success of its last edition, with more than 20,000 visitors over two days, Cidade do Zero is back. Taking place over the weekend of September 14 and 15 at the University of Lisbon’s Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), the event will occupy the interior and exterior of the Exhibition Pavilion, taking advantage of […]
Read MorePeggada highlights seven cities that are truly committed to sustainability according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index. The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has revealed the 40 most sustainable cities in the world in 2023, based on 69 indicators and four key areas: social progress performance (such as corruption, personal safety and inclusion), supplier performance, […]
Read MoreThe Circular Way to Inclusion project wants to have increasingly competent staff when it comes to sustainability and social impact. It works with trainers and workers from youth organizations, so that the word gets out to more and more young people. The idea here is to spread the word and knowledge to more and more […]
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