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We need to talk… about sustainable agriculture

We have agriculture to thank for our lustrous lettuce and juicy oranges. But what is its actual effect on the environment? Let's talk about sustainable agriculture.

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Welcome to Colombia, one of the world’s most biodiverse countries

70% of all species on the planet can be found in just 17 countries. Find out what makes Colombia one of the world’s most biodiverse nations.

Feel the cool of a sustainable beach umbrella

No beach bag is complete without a towel, sunscreen, and a beach umbrella that filters out UV rays without harming the planet. Meet Sombra &Co.

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The role of ladybirds in biodiversity

It is not only in books that ladybirds play the leading role. They are also key to our ecosystems. Find out why.

Planting trees in the Serra do Açor as a response to deforestation

Deforestation is a reality, especially when caused by fires, that needs to be reverted. Get to know Serra do Açor’s reforestation project.

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Ecodesign: creating circular, more sustainable products

How to make existing and new products more sustainable? Ecodesign is the answer to this question. Find out what it means and its importance.

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10 tips to refresh your wardrobe with sustainable clothing

A new season ushers in a fresh urge to refresh your wardrobe. This season, walk a mile in the planet’s shoes and choose sustainable clothing.

Vintage for a Cause: sustainable fashion and female empowerment

It is a fashion brand, with the aim of reusing textile waste and giving a new professional purpose to women over 50. Meet Vintage for a Cause.

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How to keep your house warm in winter, sustainably

Brr! It's freezing... This winter, find out how to keep your house warm in an affordable and sustainable way.

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12 resolutions to reduce your ecological footprint

The New Year is synonymous with better goals, and new challenges. Get to know 12 resolutions to reduce your ecological footprint this year.

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DIY gifts to give this Christmas

The typical Christmas frenzy leaves little time to find the ideal gift. This year, surprise your loved ones with personalised DIY gifts.

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Manual dishwashing vs dishwasher: which spends the most water?

The amount of water used in manual dishwashing by just one person would quench the thirst of everyone in Monaco for one year. Find out why.

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Sustainable travel: 7 tips for the summer

Nothing better than a sustainable summer, to combine the good that summer brings us with the good that we can do.

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The best season for seasonal fruit and vegetables

Find out which fruit and vegetables are in season and why it is so important to eat them at the right time for you.

What’s your hotel doing with used soaps?

Do you know what happens to used soaps in the hotels of some of the world's largest chains? Get inspired by this life saving story.

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Global warming: the state of the climate has worsened in the midst of a pandemic

Has the reduction in air pollution during the lockdown period really done wonders for the global climate? Find out the answer.

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Used cooking oil fuelling the future

Only a part of the used cooking oil is re-used. The rest of it may end up polluting water and soil. Know how to avoid it.

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World Environment Day, to be celebrated every day

Every year, the World Environment Day reminds us that there’s still much to do to ensure a sustainable future. Find out what's at stake.

Thieving bears become honey tasters

How many children´s tales are inspired by real life? Discover this story about bears and honey, that instantly takes us to a childhood tale.

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Tips to green your laundry

From the choice of the right products to the washing method, check out some tips on doing laundry in an eco-friendlier way.

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Food choices: eat like it matters

Your food choices can be felt thousands of miles away. Hard to believe? It’s time to set the record straight on the world’s eating habits.

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Ecodesign : do you know what it means?

Get to know the backstage of packaging production and find out how ecodesign can save tonnes of plastic, glass or cardboard every year.

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Guide to start composting at home

Do you live on the countryside, have a backyard or balcony and like to grow veggies and plants? Create your own fertiliser by composting at home.

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These air-filtering plants will clean the air in your home

Did you know some plants can be used to filter and clean the air in your home? Check out a list of air-filtering plants to keep close.

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Let’s play our part for biodiversity

The word biodiversity encloses all life on Earth: animals, plants, fungi, bacteria and other organisms. Let's play our part in protecting it?

12 new year’s resolutions for a more sustainable 2021

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12 resolutions for a more sustainable new year

We've put together 12 resolutions for a better new year. Better for your health, for your finances, and for the planet.

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A complete guide for sustainable Christmas gifts

Christmas is around the corner and with it the frenzy of gift-buying. Don’t worry, we'll give you a guide for sustainable Christmas gifts.

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The power vampires hidden behind the curtain

Energy waste at home is silent, invisible but weighs on your wallet and on the planet. Know how making small changes may reduce your energy footprint.

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5 homemade natural cleaning products you won’t want to miss

To clean your home in a more sustainable way, read our tips and make your very own homemade natural cleaning products with simple and natural ingredients.

Pingo Doce Recycling Bins 2.0: recycling just got easier

Recycling is not only for plastic, paper, and glass. The second generation of Pingo Doce Recycling Bins makes recycling much more thorough.

European Mobility Week 2020 : for a sustainable mobility

The 19th European Mobility Week takes place in September under the motto “Zero-Emission Mobility for All”, and promotes sustainable mobility.

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The beginner’s guide for zero waste shopping

Fighting waste is at your fingertips, you just need to rethink your daily routines. If your goal is zero waste, get to know some tips.

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Portugal Chama: acting against forest fires

We can’t control the weather, but there are some actions we can all adopt for a country (and a planet) without forest fires. It is literally in our hands.

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Deforestation and pandemics: what’s the connection?

Several scientists and organisations have been warning about the negative role deforestation plays when it comes to new pandemics. Find out more.

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Say no to dropping face masks to the ground

Millions of face masks are worn everyday as part of the Covid-19 protection routine. Know how to proceed to dispose used face masks and gloves.

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Zero-waste hygiene: from reusable nappies to menstrual cups

Be it a safety razor, a piece of bar soap, a reusable nappy or a menstrual cup, there’s (nearly) always an eco-friendly option, no matter your age.

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How big is your ecological footprint?

There’s only one way to know if your ecological footprint is Big Foot-like or rather light as a hare’s. Curious? Find out here.

5 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Refuse

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5 Rs to make your life more sustainable

Small actions can decrease your ecological footprint. Learn more about the 5 Rs and how to apply them to your life to reduce the impact on the environment.

O problema da desflorestação em zonas tropicais

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Tropical deforestation: can we nip it in the bud?

In several parts of the world, forests are giving way to farms. Do you know the causes of the deforestation and its impacts on the environment? Learn more.

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Global warming explained in three minutes

Do you know the difference between global warming, climate change and greenhouse effect? No need to rack your brain, we’ll help clarify these concepts.

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Ready for an eco-friendly Spring?

Spring has arrived, it's time to clean up old habits. We gathered a few tips for a more eco-friendly spring. Let's do it?

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From used coffee pods to art pieces

There are many ways to give a new purpose to used coffee capsules. Check out some interesting ones. It’s time to upcycle your used coffee pods!

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Can cork be the answer?

Cork has been a well-kept secret for years, but now it is making headlines. Can cork be the answer to a more sustainable way of living?

Holy bee: from corridors to sanctuaries

There is a bee-only “corridor” planted in the UK with more than ten kilometres of flowers that aims to create a safe environment for our buzzing friends.

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The 5 main water wasters in your home

Europeans use three times more water than needed. Here are some top tips to fight the main five water wasters in home.

Upcycling, or the art of giving a new life to old products

Can rubbish become art, furniture, or décor? To fight waste, ReCreate (re)creates authentic design pieces by upcycling used materials.

300 coffee capsules to create an exclusive bicycle

Vélosophy creates limited edition bicycles in partnership with Nespresso. The company used recycled aluminium from coffee capsules as its raw material.

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We wish you a green Christmas

The dream is for a white Christmas, but the current situation asks for a green one. With our tips, make your Christmas more sustainable than ever.

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Sustainable fish: threatened fish species and how to help

There are more than 28,000 threatened species, that face their survival being threatened by human activities such as unsustainable fishing.

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What to put in the recycling bins?

How often do you wonder in which recycling bin to put that carton? Many colours, materials and doubts. Here's what you can do to make it easier.

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Palm Oil and the controversy behind it

Palm oil comes from a family of plants commonly called oil palm trees, native to Africa. It has been accused of destroying rainforests. But is it so?

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Green up your morning coffee routine

How sustainable is your morning? From ingredients to methods, here are 5 tips to make your morning coffee routine more sustainable.

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Recycling: Re. Cy. Cling. It’s as easy as pronouncing it.

Let's debunk some of the most common myths about recycling that prevent us from helping to clean up the planet and reusing materials.

Sustainable packaging made of… grass

Find out Creapaper's solution to reduce the amount of water, energy and carbon dioxide emissions needed to produce paper packages.

The cleanest countries: leading the way to renewable energy

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Cleanest countries: who leads on renewable energy?

Renewable energy accounts for more than a quarter of the world's electricity production. Find out which countries lead the world ranking.

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Green and clean: Renewable energy at Jerónimo Martins

Solar Panels: a simple absorbing mechanism that has become one of the “revolutionaries” in the war against coal, oil or gas energy sources.

Pedaling for the planet

A new range of exercise machines transforms your gym efforts into electric energy that can be pumped back into the power grid. Discover this project.

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What if there were no more animals or plants on Earth?

One million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction within just a few decades, according to the United Nations (UN). Learn more.

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To love the sea is a duty

To reduce plastic waste in the oceans, the Jerónimo Martins Group companies provide reusable alternatives and promote sustainable techniques for fishing.

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Bees: what’s the buzz all about?

Bees are changing the planet and the way we eat. Crops depend on them, and they are a central part of the world’s agriculture. But why?

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How to make our economy as circular as our globe?

How can we transform a linear economy into a circular economy? Take Nature's example, the waste produced by one species is food and energy to another.

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Animal welfare to the sound of Vivaldi

Showing respect for the animals that feed us is more than a necessity, it’s about doing what’s right to ensure sustainable production.

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Aquaculture on its way to feed the world!

Aquaculture is the answer to overfishing and that is why Jerónimo Martins decided to undertake 2 projects in Portugal for fish production.

Mother reading to her children, using “task lighting”

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7 ways to save energy – and money – painlessly

Saving energy should really start at home with small gestures, here are 7 easy ways to save energy, save money, and help the planet.