When you think of the Azores, your mind immediately fills with the colors green and blue, which, in themselves, could be synonymous with sustainability. However, this is no longer the case, as blue and green are now joined by the people. In this article, we will meet those who choose to focus on creating sustainable […]
Read MorePorto City Council has launched a campaign through which residents can donate objects such as household appliances, furniture and computer equipment so that they can be recovered or repaired and donated to social institutions. Porto City Council has launched the Christmas campaign “In addition to giving, you’re already helping” to promote the donation of “end-of-life” […]
Read MoreLeiria has launched the “Mobis.Leiria” application and website, which provides up-to-the-minute information on various sectors of mobility in the city, from parking to buses and information on shared bicycles. Last week, Leiria City Council launched the “Mobis.Leiria” mobility support platform, available on the Internet and as a mobile application. In addition to the creation of […]
Read MoreIn Portugal, as in Spain, tobacco producers will start paying to clean up cigarette butts in public spaces. Tobacco producers will now have to bear the costs of local councils cleaning up cigarette butts in public spaces. The news, carried by “Jornal de Notícias“, recalls that the proposal, inspired by a model implemented in Spain, […]
Read MoreThe Local Councils that gather the highest amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Battery Waste will be rewarded. “Junta na Freguesia” (“Gather in the Parish” a twist with “junta de freguesia”, the name for local councils in Portugal) is the name of the campaign by ERP Portugal – the Waste Electrical and […]
Read MoreAlthough the oil from canned goods can be used for consumption, some people prefer not to use it. We know that there can be doubts when it comes to disposing of this liquid, so we’ll explain everything in this article. Cooking oil is made up of a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids that are not […]
Read MoreThe Portuguese Mini-Forest Network is the result of the collaboration between various environmental organizations that promote urban and rural resilience and biodiversity through the Miyawaki planting method. “Rede de Miniflorestas de Portugal” (Portugal’s mini-forests network) is the name of the new initiative that aims to increase the resilience of cities to the effects of climate […]
Read MoreEuropean Mobility Week takes place from September 16 to 22, but activities related to the theme have been extended until almost the end of October. In short, mobility is a theme for every day. Here’s a look at everything that’s been organized on the theme. September is a month of new beginnings and also a […]
Read MoreThe 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 MoreSustainable projects are multiplying all over the country and Aveiro is no exception to this wave of people wanting to do more than just start a business. There’s a bit of everything in Aveiro and Peggada brings you some examples in this article. 1. Alma de Alecrim Alma de Alecrim, a store in the center […]
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