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Let's see more alternatives to leather!
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La Semmaris lance un appel à idées dans le cadre du projet Agoralim
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Un nuevo algoritmo para prevenir incendios forestales.
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Frances Arnold: "Las bacterias nos pueden ayudar a degradar los plásticos"
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Plans for a new 'net-zero' housing village have been approved in Edinburgh after council chiefs gave the project the green light.
China removes giant pandas from its endangered list
China announced on Friday that it had removed giant pandas from its endangered list.
According to an article posted on the Ministry of...
Hertfordshire County Council's £65k plan to discourage food waste
Typically, around 52,000 tonnes of food ends up being thrown away in black bins – destined for landfill or incineration in ‘energy...
On pandemic pets as a 'furry annuity' for the next decade: What trend means for pet-care industry
Americans spent a record $103.6 billion on their pets last year, up 7% from 2019, as more people sought the comfort of a furry friend...
New habits as a result of BBEB
For many years my wife and I walk as a means of exercise- we are consistently able to reach our 10K per day target - with either a very...
Bonaqua to launch label-less bottle to encourage sustainability
Bonaqua will launch a locally produced label-less bottle starting late-June.
The label-less bottles are made from 100 percent...
"Lo peor está por llegar": el informe más exhaustivo sobre el cambio climático advierte de consecuencias inminentes
Los expertos recuerdan que las últimas perturbaciones climáticas han modificado el medioambiente para siempre, aniquilando a muchas...
Climate Change Linked to 5 Million Deaths a Year, New Study Shows
Extreme weather accounted for 9.4% of all deaths globally between 2000 and 2019, according to researchers who on Wednesday published the...
Air France’s ‘Train + Air’ programme reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability
The recent expansion of the Air France ‘Train + Air’ programme highlights its strong commitment to environmental sustainability. As...
Hong Kong's urban farms sprout gardens in the sky
A sprawling garden of radishes, carrots and rhubarb is flourishing at the top of the 150m tall Bank of America tower, a stark and...
LVMH’s New Sustainable Research Centre Will Take Plastic Out of Luxury Fashion
LVMH, the luxury fashion group behind Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, wants to build a new facility dedicated to sustainability. Slated...
Bangladesh scraps plans for 10 coal-fired power plants due to environmental concerns
In a major policy shift, Bangladesh has decided to scrap 10 proposed coal-fired power plants due to criticism from environmentalists and...
Tu non sei normale: è il miglior complimento che mi abbiano mai fatto - PizzAut
A Cassina De’ Pecchi (Milano) c'è una pizzeria speciale gestita da ragazzi autistici. Qui un video fenomenale che spiega l'idea, la...
Consultazione World Food Forum per i giovani 14-35 anni
Il modo in cui produciamo, distribuiamo e consumiamo il cibo ha infatti un impatto enorme sulla sostenibilità del nostro pianeta e della...
Holcim Philippines strengthens commitment to sustainability
Holcim Philippines, Inc. has called on customers to support the use and promotion of innovative and environmentally friendly construction...
China marks 25% of its territory for environmental protection
China has designated 25 per cent of its onshore territory "ecological conservation" areas, limiting development and human activities in...
Waste Whiz Helps Waterloo Recycle
El peligro de las noches tropicales: cómo aumenta la mortalidad dormir a más de 25°
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Un estudio apunta a que la mortalidad se eleva un 16% en España a mayor intensidad del calor nocturno. Las noches en las que la mínima no...…
Trieste si prepara al G20 della scienza il 5 e 6 agosto
l centro congressi di Porto Vecchio, a Trieste, trasformato in polo vaccinale per l'emergenza Covid tornerà tra un mese esatto a svolgere...
7 TENDENCIAS QUE SEGUIR PARA CONSEGUIR UNA VIDA MÁS SOSTENIBLE
Plopping, Upcycling, Periclaje… Te invitamos a conocer estas tendencias de estilo de vida ecológico, que pueden hacer tu día a día más...
MÁS ALLÁ DE GRETA THUNBERG: LAS MUJERES QUE LUCHAN CONTRA EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO
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Las mujeres y las niñas son las más vulnerables antes el cambio climático. Por suerte, muchas de ellas están liderando la lucha por la...…
EL PAPEL “DE LA CUNA A LA CUNA” EN LA ECONOMÍA CIRCULAR
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Nacer, crecer, reproducirse y morir. Este es el ciclo de la vida que nos han enseñado. Sin embargo, la naturaleza no funciona así. En el...…
Banbury area residents soon to see new food waste collection service and a chargeable garden waste service
Members of Cherwell District Council’s executive approved proposals for the introduction of a chargeable garden waste service.
They also...
Kellogg incorpora tecnología para hacer accesibles sus alimentos a personas con discapacidad visual
Todos los paquetes de cereales Kellogg's vendidos en Europa serán más inclusivos en 2022 gracias al nuevo código NaviLens.
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La compañía ya está trabajando para que en 2022 todos sus envases de cereales en Europa incorporen esta tecnología. Para comenzar, se...…
Così la chimica verde aiuterà ambiente e clima
Fabbriche di microrganismi che producono metalli preziosi come il platino, carburanti puliti per gli aerei, fino alla possibilità di...
Build Back Ever Better: Judge Panel for Final Round of VTC STEM Challenge Cup 2021 (Jul 3, 2021)
It’s my honour to be one of the judges in this annual STEM competition orgainsed by Vocational Training Council. The aim is to...
Sustainable Space Summit highlights urgent need for further engagement
The Sustainable Space Summit, organised by the Scottish Space Leadership Council (SSLC), took place at the end of June, following months...
Purify your house with Indoor Plants
Indoor air pollution, The modern building can have unintended side effects. One of these side effects is less airflow. Lack of airflow...
Presentan el código de conducta responsable para la industria alimentaria en la UE
La Comisión Europea, junto con las partes interesadas del sector, han presentado este lunes las Prácticas Empresariales y de...
Une idée pour la France : des maillots de bain en plastique recyclé
J'ai regardé ce reportage hier et j'ai trouvé le concept super. Et l'idée de récupérer le plastique des mers/océans pour en faire des...
Renting clothes is ‘less green than throwing them away’
The study, published by the Finnish scientific journal Environmental Research Letters assessed the environmental impact of five different...
New App that Recognises Atypical Speech
A new app to recognise Atypical Speech promises to provide more independence and even an opportunity to have a conversation for people...
Riciclare le capsule del caffè
L'Italia del caffè inizia a fare sistema: alleanza Nespresso-illy
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Per la prima volta due aziende concorrenti uniscono le forze in nome dell'economia circolare: da oggi si possono riportare le capsule di...…
Imprese, è boom di società benefit nell’anno del Covid-19
Sempre più vicina la soglia delle 1000 società benefit italiane. Ad aprile 2021 se ne contavano 926, raddoppiando quasi la cifra...
6 bonnes pratiques pour bannir le plastique de mes vacances
Adopter des gestes éco-responsables au quotidien est un défi de taille, certes, mais immensément nécessaire. Remplacer les substances...
El “ojo de fuego” en el Golfo de México, una muestra del daño de las petroleras en el océano
En abril pasado se cumplieron 11 años de la explosión de la plataforma petrolífera ‘Deepwater Horizon’ en el Golfo de México. La rotura...
LA EXTRAORDINARIA PROPUESTA DE RECICLAR EL PLÁSTICO EN VAINILLA
En busca de soluciones para reciclar el plástico que nos inunda, científicos de la universidad de Edimburgo han encontrado la manera de...
Aldar and HSBC agree a sustainability-linked loan
Aldar Properties has signed a Dhs300m facility with HSBC that links the interest margin payable under the facility to achievement of...
Da innovazione a inclusione, 6 progetti per rafforzare la sanità
“Agorà”, appuntamento promosso da Novartis e Culture nell’ambito del progetto sociale e partecipativo ‘La salute in movimento’, si è...
L'engagement planétaire pour le développement durable
Cet article, très intéressant, explique ce qu'est la durabilité (sustainability en anglais) et résume bien l'évolution de ce mouvement....
Study Finds Echolocation Can Help Blind People Navigate
A study has found that Echolocation can improve the navigation skills of Blind and Partially Sighted people. Echolocation is used...
Los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU
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Cada uno de los 17 objetivos describe metas que durante los próximos 15 años deberían alcanzarse, en un impulso conjunto y coordinado...…
Estate, i ragazzi scendono in campo per l'ambiente
Storie di giovani che da volontari partecipano ai campi estivi. Un'esperienza a contatto diretto con la natura che rende più consapevoli...
Forum international de politique éducative sur les parcours d'apprentissage flexibles dans l'enseignement supérieur
Forum 100% virtuel du 6 au 8 juillet. Parce que la construction du futur passe par l'éducation et l'enseignement, il est important...
Thank You Day: Community events to thank Covid heroes
Communities across the UK have come together to celebrate all those who gave their time to help people during the pandemic.
Thank You Day...
Nestle testing sustainable water bottles in France
Nestle SA is testing new plastic bottles through its Vittel water brand in France. The bottles use less plastic, but perform like...
60 years ago, the Yankees rejected her request to be a bat girl. On Monday, they fulfilled her dream
Coming from the Boston area, I am not much of a Yankee’s fan but this is pretty cool that NY and the world are beginning to see women as...
Pequeños cambios, consiguen grandes cosas: ¿cómo cuido el medio ambiente?
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¿Sabías que el sector empresarial es el que desecha la mayor cantidad de papel al año? De éste, el 50% no se separa adecuadamente y por...…
Las mejores fotos astronómicas del año
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El Astronomy Photographer of the Year organizado por el Real Observatorio de Greenwich vuelve a deleitarnos con una selección de las...…
Europe’s first kosher ecohotel opens in Kent
Sadeh Farmhouse (sadeh means field in Hebrew), in a 17th-century manor house just inside the M25 near Orpington, opened recently after...
Improving Shopping for the Visually Impaired
I personally find shopping by myself incredibly challenging as I lose my sight. Many products have similar packaging with just small text...
Diversity Includes Disability
Meena Das shares her experience of education and employment with a stutter. Meena has the drive and determination to ensure she is...
Is The Beauty Industry Waking Up to the Needs of Disabled People?
With 15% of the world's population being disabled, there is a huge market for inclusive products. In the US, an estimated $8 trillion...
Qué es la sostenibilidad y qué tipos hay
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Cuando nos preguntamos qué es la sostenibilidad, no podemos definirla como si fuera un único aspecto. El mundo en el que vivimos te exige...…
New Beverage Carton Recycling Reward Scheme Aims To Reduce Waste In Hong Kong Landfills
Hong Kong’s beverage and catering giant Vitasoy unveiled a first-of-a-kind scheme to reduce the pressure on landfills by increasing the...
Light-Cap, proyecto europeo para combinar conversión y almacenamiento de energía solar
El proyecto Light-Cap ha recibido una financiación de 3,18 millones de euros de la Unión Europea. El objetivo principal del proyecto es...
Dior Planted How Many Rose Bushes?
Dior is beginning its sustainability efforts at the source: its flowers. Since 2006, Dior perfume has been sourced from female flower...
La sostenibilidad del planeta, en un punto de no retorno
El cambio climático es un problema colectivo que afecta nuestro presente y comprometerá nuestro futuro. Es una preocupación que vemos...
E' nata la Bebe Vio Academy
Per abbattere le barriere fisiche e psicologiche che ancora bloccano troppi bambini e ragazzi con disabilità e contribuire alla creazione...
Bruxelles bannit l'essence et le diesel : A quoi ressemblera la mobilité du futur dans nos villes ?
Des taxis volants, fiction ou réalité future proche ? Je vous invite à lire cet article et regarder les vidéos incluses. Après, je pense...
Tokyu Hotels has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen hotel in Japan
Through reusing its waste, Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel supplies 300,000 cubic nanometres of hydrogen per year, generating...
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo awards $540,000 in scholarships
AN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo awarded $540,000 in scholarships to Bexar County youths during a reception...
Los satélites en el espacio podrían romper la capa de ozono
El agujero en la capa de ozono, el escudo químico protector de la Tierra que absorbe la mayor parte de los rayos ultravioleta del Sol, se...
Scientists Turn Plastic Bottles Into Vanilla Flavoring
In a study published in Green Chemistry last week, scientists at the University of Edinburgh detailed how they used common bacteria to...
Matchbox Joins LEGO and Hasbro in Environmental Initiatives Within the Toy Industry
Many toy brands are striving to make their products more eco-friendly. The latest to announce environmental initiatives is Matchbox,...
New $1 billion platform launched to tackle energy poverty and climate change
We’re joining forces with the Rockefeller Foundation in a $1 billion initiative to increase investments in renewable energy.
Our joint...
'Operation Chill' Rewards Haddon Kids For Good Deeds, Being Safe
The Haddon Township Police Department is giving free Slurpees to children observed doing good deeds or showing positive behavior. The...
Trying new Donation Project in Japan
Intertek colleagues in Japan recently joined together to try new Donation Project, emphasizing the need of being sustainably conscious,...
Generali sponsor Barcolana 2021: al centro sostenibilità e gender equality
La manifestazione velica, giunta alla 53esima edizione e sempre piu` dedicata alla sostenibilità ambientale e ai temi della...
Edinburgh student designs swimwear range made from recycled plastic waste
Determined to make a stand against fast fashion Cecelia opted for materials made in the UK from regenerated nylon, the same material used...
Disabled people forgotten during Covid, BBC research reveals
These interviews uncover a comprehensive picture of the hidden disability fallout of the pandemic.
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The government "must take bold action now to put disabled people at the heart of the recovery, and end the growing inequality".
A Lyon, les cantines : laboratoire du "mieux manger"
Critères de traçabilité pour limiter la transformation industrielle - fini les cordons bleus ! - ou abandon des calibrages pour la pomme...
AGS Airports commits to net zero as part of new sustainability strategy
AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has committed to achieving net zero for its direct...
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