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11 February

In Porto, 50 collected cork stoppers give life to a tree

The recycling of the stoppers avoids the release of the gas into the atmosphere and allows the CO2 retention capacity of the cork to be prolonged. Porto Ambiente, LIPOR and Quercus have joined forces in a partnership called “Rolha a Rolha Semeia a Recolha” to raise awareness in restaurants, hotels and cafés to recycle cork […]

09 February

Portugal and Cape Verde convert debt into climate fund

Ulisses Correia e Silva, Cape Verde’s prime minister, and António Costa, prime minister of Portugal, signed on January 23 a memorandum of understanding that formalizes the decision to convert Cape Verde’s debt to Portugal into an Environmental Climate Fund. The Portuguese and Cape Verdean governments have formalized the decision to convert the African country’s debt […]

07 February

Refrigerator-clean vegetable quiche, from My Feed Choices

For a lighter meal, a snack, or even breakfast. A quiche is always a practical option that helps to use what we have at home. Check out this recipe from Mariana at My Feed Choices. Quiche is always a great option to take advantage of everything that’s lying around in the fridge begging to be […]

06 February

Fairtrade. Under what conditions are the goods we consume produced?

Fairtrade’s new map shows the human and climate risks of the world’s major crops. The Fairtrade system, globally recognized for certifying ethical and sustainable production brands, has just launched the Fairtrade risk map. This interactive tool transparently shares the conditions of workers and the climate impact of agricultural sectors such as cocoa, coffee, cereals, and […]

28 January

Vegetarian meals are the standard option in New York hospitals

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 […]

21 January

Danone is sued for negligent use of plastic

Environmental groups accuse Danone of failing to sufficiently reduce plastic in its ecological footprint and neglecting obligations regarding care of the material. The French company Danone is being sued by three environmental groups – ClientEarth, Surfrider Europe and Zero Waste France. The three non-governmental organizations accuse the company of neglecting obligations regarding the care of […]

04 January

5 questions to a sustainable startup: Bliss Out

We know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to them to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from them. Once a week, one startup, one interview, five questions. We talked to Álvaro Pérez-Segnini and Camila López, […]

02 January

Detergents, dried fruit and pet food for sale in bulk at Continente

The detergent refill is available in 6 references of eco-friendly and biodegradable products, some of which are Ecolabel certified, from the Greendet brand. The year 2022 ends with good news: the hypermarket chain Continente has adopted a new bulk purchasing system that allows reusing packaging. The food refill is available for the purchase of nuts, […]

28 December

Portuguese companies and startups develop projects for end-of-life tires

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 […]

22 December

Plant-based drinks, health and sustainability. After all, what is the best option?

Suddenly, supermarket shelves are full of alternatives to cow’s milk. But what is the best option? It depends on the objective, but reading the labels is key. Whether due to lactose intolerance, ethical concerns, a desire to improve health issues, or just personal taste, more and more people are giving up cow’s milk and using […]

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