Sustainability glossary
To the danger of greenwashing, we can also add that the excessive use of the word “sustainability” has caused the term and its mission to be perceived as trivial, leading to the saturation of the public. The adequate description of a responsible action thus needs a new lexicon, clearer and more explanatory. In the process […]
Sustainability pioneers in the fashion industry
If fashion has always wanted to change the world while inspiring us with the most beautiful things in life, what are its plans to reduce the giant ecological footprint it has left on the planet? We went to find out about the players and brands in Portugal that are starting to make a difference and […]
Portuguese cork to conquer the world with a new promotional video
‘The Corkologist’ is the new video promoting cork launched by the Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) as part of the sector’s international promotion project, InterCork 4, which represents an investment of €3.2 million and seeks to enhance the position of this 100% natural, reusable and recyclable material.Through Sarah Oakson, a name inspired by what in English […]
For a better world
Back in 2015 the UN defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in what came to be called Agenda 2030.It is a broad and ambitious agenda that addresses several aspects of sustainable development (social, economic, environmental) and promotes peace, justice and effective institutions. “Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere” is the primary objective of this […]
The Path to the Future is Green
What are the sustainability targets for textiles, fashion and footwear set by the major international organisations? We went to find out. Words: Patrícia Barnabé According to the figures, in 2017, there were 18 million displaced people in the world as a result of climate disasters and extreme events such as floods and wildfires, which are […]