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With articles on sustainability, circular economy, and technology, the Digiplanet blog was born in 2019 from the desire to promote debate and easy access to information on these topics, with relevant content of interest to everyone.

O crescimento do mercado de recondicionados em Portugal e no mundo

The growth of the refurbished market in Portugal and worldwide

Refurbished products are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives. Saving and reusing has never been so easy, in a market that continues to grow at a rapid pace. In recent years, the refurbished products sector has been expanding both in Portugal and around the world, driven by the demand for more economical and sustainable alternatives.

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Reciclagem comunitária: exemplos de sucesso pelo mundo

Community recycling: success stories around the world

Communities around the world are transforming waste into valuable resources, proving that local solutions can indeed have a global impact. Countries that invest in smart policies and encourage citizen participation manage to drastically reduce waste and improve quality of life.

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As crianças são o futuro: sustentabilidade para os mais pequenos

Children are the future: sustainability for the little ones

We often say that “children are the future,” and this is an unquestionable truth. They are the ones who will live in a world deeply affected by climate change and by an increasingly fragile environment. Therefore, it is essential to educate them early about what it means to be sustainable and about the importance of taking care of the planet.

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Inteligência Artificial, inovação com custos energéticos gigantes

Artificial Intelligence, innovation with huge energy costs

Did you know that by using artificial intelligence (AI) you are also consuming a large amount of energy? The energy consumption associated with AI already surpasses, in some scenarios, traditional industries such as steel, cement, chemicals, and other essential goods....

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Inovação verde: as startups em Portugal que unem impacto ambiental e tecnologia

Green innovation: startups in Portugal that combine environmental impact and technology

Portugal is a country of new entrepreneurs and sustainable innovations, something clearly visible in its startups, which present innovative ideas and concepts with the goal of changing the world.

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Como começar o desafio Zero Lixo?

How to start the Zero Waste challenge?

Adopting the Zero Waste challenge is a practical and conscious way to reduce environmental impact in daily life. More than a trend, it is a sustainable lifestyle that encourages small changes, but with great results for the planet.

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Smart Cities: O futuro da vida urbana

Smart Cities: The future of urban life

Through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), cities around the world are transforming, combining sustainability with technology. It is this process that gives rise to the so-called smart cities, intelligent urban centers that use data, technology, and innovation to improve the quality of life of their inhabitants, optimize resources, and face the environmental and social challenges of the 21st century.

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Digitalização Sustentável: o que é?

Sustainable Digitization: what is it?

“Sustainable digitization” is an increasingly used and promoted term worldwide, as we face global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the depletion of natural resources.

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Como poupar energia ao utilizar a tecnologia?

How to save energy when using technology?

Did you know that the internet is one of the largest sources of pollution in the world? It consumes enormous amounts of energy, emits greenhouse gases, generates electronic waste, and requires rare metals and other natural resources, whose extraction contributes to deforestation, pollution, and the destruction of natural habitats.

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As mulheres portuguesas que lutam pelo meio ambiente

Portuguese women who fight for the environment

Last year, Digiplanet celebrated International Women's Day with an article entitled “Women who fight for the environment”, in which we highlighted some remarkable women globally. To commemorate the date this year, we decided to focus on six Portuguese women who play a fundamental role in the fight for a fairer and more sustainable country and world, where the environment is properly valued.

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Como ter um Halloween mais sustentável

How to have a more sustainable Halloween

Halloween is a fun and magical holiday, but it can also be a source of waste. According to the United Nations (UN), about 600 million tons of plastic waste are produced worldwide each year.

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TerraCycle, para reciclar o irreciclável

TerraCycle, to recycle the unrecyclable

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – a mantra that has driven environmental awareness in recent decades. However, a company called TerraCycle has taken these concepts to a new level.

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Guia prático dos 3Rs: o que são e como aplicar?

Practical guide to the 3Rs: what they are and how to apply them?

Everyone has heard about the 3Rs, but have you ever stopped to think about the impact that this can have on your daily life? The 3Rs policy is presented as a set of sustainable practices, whose goal is to minimize environmental impact.

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Como ter um verão mais sustentável

How to have a more sustainable summer

The hottest season of the year has arrived, and as many people start preparing for their summer holidays, with trips to beach destinations and outdoor activities, it is important to keep in mind that our actions as tourists have a significant impact on the environment.

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O que é o greenwashing?

What is greenwashing?

Being sustainable is in fashion. Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in environmental awareness, which has led companies to start developing products presented as sustainable, investing in campaigns to promote a false green and ecological image. 

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