If you’re coming to Lisbon for the Web Summit, there are small details that can make all the difference. Peggada has crafted a concise guide featuring sustainable businesses you can explore and support for a more conscious and enjoyable stay. Although the main hub is in Parque das Nações, the Web Summit spreads its impact […]
Read MoreThe Web Summit is just around the corner and we’ll tell you what not to miss if you’re interested in sustainability. There are dozens of talks, lectures and workshops in one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Lisbon. If you’re interested in sustainability, there are dozens of options to choose from over […]
Read MoreMaking the exchange trip by train, bus or shared car gives students a bonus of 50 euros and four days’ subsistence allowance. The Erasmus program gives a bonus of 50 euros to European students who opt to travel by an alternative to a plane to their university of destination. To receive this extra help, university […]
Read MoreF-gases — used in refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps and fire protection equipment — will be phased out by 2050. The Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the disposal of fluorinated gases, which are used in common household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, […]
Read MoreGary Bencheghib decided to build his own house out of plastic bags collected in Bali. According to the activist, this project follows the motto “from trash to treasure” and can help victims of natural disasters. Gary Bencheghib is proof that there are individuals who take activism to another level. The fight against plastic has been […]
Read MoreThe tool shows how the Earth has evolved since 1984, after a series of natural disasters, and phenomena such as urbanization, deforestation, and climate change. Google Earth Timelapse is a tool that allows you to see almost four decades of changes on planet Earth on video, highlighting the impact of various factors, such as climate […]
Read MoreThe goal is to collect 1 million butts during Earth Week, from April 15 to 23. To do the “World’s Largest Butt Cleaning” in Portugal – this is the challenge launched by activist The Trash Traveler (Andreas Noe) to celebrate Earth Day. Any person, association, company, parish, store, restaurant, university or school, from the north […]
Read MoreCooking, tidying up the house, on the way to the next meeting, on the daily walk, a good podcast can be the perfect companion. Peggada suggests some podcast episodes, in Portuguese but not only, that will make you think more about a more sustainable model of society. 1. “This Changes Everything” from The Sound Bath […]
Read MoreHit the road. A Viagem pelo Clima (Journey for the Climate) is a team competition that gives you the opportunity to travel around Portugal for 10 days in the most sustainable way you know. Until April 23rd you can register on the website Viagem pelo Climato compete in this challenge promoted by Get2C in partnership […]
Read MoreThe garbage collection challenge lasts nine days and involves 131 plogging actions across the country. The Plogging Challenge Portugal is back between April 15 and 23 for its 3rd edition. For nine days, walks and runs are planned throughout the country (including the Autonomous Regions) that combine physical exercise and conviviality with environmental awareness. In […]
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