The afforestation method accelerates their growth and helps in the resilience of cities to climate change. A mini forest is being created at Casal Vistoso Urban Park, in Areeiro, being already the third of its kind in Lisbon. The initiative comes from the non-profit organization Urbem in partnership with the Lisbon City Hall. The process […]
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The ecocenters will run around the city, staying three days in each strategic point. Plastic, paper, and glass are already common elements in our day to day recycling. Now, when it comes to spray cans, a pot, or a light bulb, questions about which ecoponto is the right one can start to arise. Thinking about […]
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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 […]
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Through repair and reuse, the mall takes items handed in by people and gives them a new life. It is in Sweden that we find ReTuna, a shopping mall that offers a new and sustainable shopping experience, combining several stores from second-hand products in one place. The offer is wide, from sporting goods, clothes and […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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