Sustainability

Mr. Pedro and his earth remedies

Pedro Guillermo Rodríguez, known in Copahue as "Don Pedro," is much more than a street vendor: he is a local reference of ancestral knowledge and natural remedies. At 80 years old, he claims not to have taken pharmacy medications...

Chile: Electric buses in Santiago reduce pollution

For the past eight years, the incorporation of electric buses in Santiago has allowed to reduce toxic gas emissions and decrease noise pollution. According to Paola Tapia, director of Metropolitan Public Transport (DTPM), the electric fleet will reach 4,400 vehicles...

They recycle wind turbine blades to create super strong plastics

Scientists from Washington State University (WSU) have taken a new step in energy sustainability. They recycle wind turbine blades to create super-resistant plastic. They do this with an innovative method, without the need to resort to aggressive chemicals. The material is...

Climate Solutions: Bioplastics and Sustainable Agriculture in Germany

German scientists lead key innovations to provide climate solutions, from bioplastics derived from algae to legume burgers and ecological concrete. These advances, developed in universities and research institutes, promise to reduce emissions, plastic waste, and the environmental impact of...

Rural women strengthen sustainability in Santiago del Estero with support from UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Small Grants Programme (SGP), has collaborated on a project in Salado Norte, Santiago del Estero, aimed at strengthening the bond with and conservation of the forest through the work of rural...

Mendoza universities drive a sustainable revolution with Beehive Action

Ten universities in Mendoza have joined forces to promote sustainability in the academic field, revitalizing the Pollinator Agreement and strengthening the environmental commitment in the region. Through the Beehive Action program, these institutions aim to generate concrete and collaborative actions...

Green Cities: The Urban Future is Already Underway

In a world that is increasingly urbanized, where it is estimated that by 2050, 70% of the population will live in green cities. In this sense, the concept of smart and sustainable cities has ceased to be a futuristic...

Blue Plan: South Korea dives into sustainable seas

In a decisive step towards marine sustainability and global environmental leadership, South Korea presented its Korea Blue Action Plan during the 10th edition of the Our Ocean Conference, a key international event on the protection of oceans, in order...

Wild herb and standing forest: a production that cares for the environment

In a green corner in the north of San Vicente, in the province of Misiones, Sabrina Rivas and her father, Jesús Alberto, lead a project called "Yerba del monte" that combines productivity, environmental care, and biodiversity conservation. In a...

The future of sustainable packaging: innovation to reduce environmental impact

The Swedish company **Tetra Pak**, renowned for its innovations in packaging, has committed to an investment of **100 million euros annually** over the next **5 to 10 years** to develop **sustainable packaging** (link). According to **Mauricio Borgeaud**, Director of Services...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...