Sustainability

Five alternatives to replace traditional plastic bags

Traditional plastic bags for shopping have been questioned and replaced in recent years. However, plastic, as a material, remains the biggest pollutant in the oceans and only a small percentage is successfully recycled. Therefore, the habitat of many species and...

Urban Nature Reserves: Why They Hold Central Importance

Urban natural reserves function as oases in the middle of large cities. They are also spaces for the conservation of native species, migratory corridors, and optimal places to engage in activities related to nature. A common example is birdwatching. They...

This is recycled concrete, an alternative to make construction more sustainable.

The construction industry generates a strong environmental impact. It is estimated that more than two tons of raw materials are needed just to build one square meter. Therefore, it is essential to rethink and use resources that can make this...

This is how container houses are: the sustainable architecture trend

"Container houses" are the result of an innovative and creative branch of sustainable architecture. Some time ago, cargo containers began to be reused in housing construction. As a result, they became an increasingly strong trend, even in the field of...

YPF Chemicals presented its third Sustainability Report

YPF Chemicals is part of the company's sustainability strategy, whose purpose is to transform natural resources into energy

From disaster to hope: financing reforestation with wood from destroyed forests

In October 2018, more than 42 million trees were knocked down by the Vaia storm in the Dolomites, in northeastern Italy. The impact was devastating, and recovering that fallen wood and financing reforestation in the area is essential to...

Las Vegas, famous for its bright lights and excesses, is becoming greener with million-dollar investments in sustainability. From water conservation and waste management to...

Sustainability Initiatives Marco Velotta, the city's sustainability officer, highlighted that efforts began in 2005 and accelerated with the Recovery Act in 2009, allowing an initial investment of $75 million in sustainability projects. Despite the population increase, water consumption has decreased significantly....

Drip Irrigation: An Efficient Way of Water Use

In many homes, plants are more than just a decorative element, they are important members of households, especially for those with a special fondness for this type of vegetation. Like all living beings, they also need care, which can...

They reused more than 16 tons of plastic: the commitment to circular economy by this health giant

To continue betting on the circular economy, a leading global health and wellness company managed to reuse more than 16 tons of plastic for packaging manufacturing. This was carried out in several Latin American countries: Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil....

**Mapocho River: a story of environmental regeneration in Talagante**

The project 'Consolidation of the Urban Wetland Mapocho Ecological Trail in Talagante as a tool for the development of regenerative cultures', led by the organization Front of River and supported by the Regenerative Common Fund of Lepe Foundation, seeks...

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The São Paulo Metro will opt to produce its own renewable energy.

São Paulo's Metro has signed a long-term contract with CGN Brasil and Pontoon Energia to produce its own renewable...