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6 Christmas markets for more sustainable gifts

Here are six Christmas markets with options for more sustainable gifts, to celebrate the season's magic at a lower environmental cost.

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Whales and climate change: what’s the connection?

Whales are at the centre of many oceanic mysteries. They also play a crucial role in balancing ecosystems. Let’s find out all about them.

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Tuna: the true story behind the fish we can’t get enough of

How many times a month do you eat tuna? It’s time to find out more about it, its health benefits, and the importance of its preservation.

Meet a chocolate produced from bean to bar

GLAD chocolates, made in Portugal, are from artisanal production and sustainably sourced, according to the concept “bean-to-bar”. Get to know them.

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A (sustainable) countdown to the New Year

Can partying and acting responsibly go together? Check out 10 tips to make New Year's Eve more sustainable.

“There is no such thing as rubbish, only raw material.”

Would you wear "rubbish" on your feet? Zouri is a Portuguese brand which makes shoes from salvaged ocean plastic. Get to know its story.

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10 best films about climate change

Fans of the Seventh Art, make yourself comfortable: these are the best films on climate change.

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Discover 4 sustainable agriculture practices

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.

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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.

Serra do Açor: majestic forests in need of protection

In the centre of Portugal, you’ll find Serra do Açor, a protected landscape that faced a dark moment in 2017. Find out more about its reforestation.

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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.

Blanket, cup of tea and open book on a wooden table, in a room with a lit fireplace.

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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.

Illustration of the planet, half polluted and with dead trees; half clean with green trees.

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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.

Man's hands wrapping a gift on a wooden table with scattered Christmas decorations.

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11 DIY Christmas gifts to offer this year

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

Man and child in a kitchen, washing a glass, with the tap running.

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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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8 tips for having sustainable summer holidays

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

Several fruits falling in the water: apple, orange, pear, strawberries, grapes.

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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.

Vários sabonetes espalhados sobre toalha de banho.

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.

Male hand pouring oil into a frying pan, on an electric hob in the kitchen.

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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.

Paper bag with food scraps (carrots, bread, onions, potato peelings, eggshells) on a dirt floor.

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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?

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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

Whether it's for Christmas, a birthday or another special occasion, follow this guide and discover how to give creative and more sustainable 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: recycling gets 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: preventing forest fires

It is not possible to control the weather, but there are precautions to take and behaviours to adopt for a country without fires. Get to know them.

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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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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.

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Deforestation: what it is, what causes it, and how to stop it

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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Greenhouse effect, ozone layer and global warming walk into a bar…

Do you know the difference between the greenhouse effect, ozone layer and global warming? Let's help clarify these concepts.

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How to live 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?

Flowers for bees: 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 wasting water sources at home

Europeans use two to 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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Eat local! But… why should you choose local food?

In the equation that brings together quality food and local products, retailers and consumers have a role to play.

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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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The palm oil controversy explained

Palm oil comes from a family of plants commonly called oil palm trees, native to Africa. It has been associated with deforestation. 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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12 myths about recycling, now explained

Let's clear up some of the most widespread myths about recycling that prevent us from disposing of packaging in the right way.

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.

Pedalling 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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Bzzz… Why are bees so important?

Crops depend on them, and they are a fundamental part of the world’s agriculture. Yes, we're talking about bees. Find out more.

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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.

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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.