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In an era where environmental sustainability is paramount, the choice between paper and plastic packaging is not a real choice anymore: paper is king, and plastic packaging is on its way out.

Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic end up in our oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Each year, on March 3, we celebrate World Wildlife Day, a global initiative that highlights the importance of protecting wildlife and the ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth.

Latin America is rightfully known for its lush forests, mighty rivers, and vast biodiversity.

In many ways, 2024 was the year of AI. ChatGPT, for example, became mainstream and had noticeable impacts across many fields, from communications to business, and beyond.

Although the failure of the global plastics treaty last December suggests 2024 ended at an environmental low point, in fact, the year still brought many instances of progress towards a more sustainable world.

With the holidays right around the corner, most of us are making lists of gift ideas for our family and friends.

Mangroves have great ecological importance: they are biodiversity hotspots, protect coastlines from erosion

Leaders, negotiators, and activists from nearly 200 countries gathered this November in Baku, Azerbaijan, to address the climate crisis.

“Paying the Price for Others’ Actions.” An expression that is becoming increasingly relevant in discussions around climate change and its consequences.

The great mission of our time is to combat climate change. Over the past 100 years, the global average temperature has risen by 0.76°C, and all indications suggest it will continue to rise exponentially

Last week, the world gathered in Colombia for the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16)

Ecology. A word that has earned an increasingly prominent place in our everyday vocabulary over the past few years

The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), which concluded on March 1, has been applauded as a success for the various resolutions and decisions achieved during the week-long meeting held in Nairobi

It’s common knowledge that Latin America is rich in natural resources

When it comes to global warming debates, carbon dioxide is normally the greenhouse gas that gets the most attention, and the worst reputation

Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile... These countries have something more in common than just being part of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The use of Artificial Intelligence seems to have become common in many fields over the past year: from finance and communications to cybersecurity and advertising.

Drought. The word has been repeated in relation to Latin America since mid-2023 and up to today.

The ecological footprint is a way of measuring the impact that we as individuals have on the planet.

It was the hottest year on record. There were droughts (still ongoing), hurricanes and floods that caused severe damage across the world.

After the focus on fossil fuels at last year’s COP28, 2024 brings another big conversation for the environment – one not too separate from the fossil fuels debate, in fact.

New Year’s resolutions are all about self-improvement: making big or small changes that will help us be the best possible version of ourselves.

It’s been a record-breaking year, and not in a good way. This 2023 we’ve seen the hottest ever October, September, August, July and June.

Expectations for the COP28 in Dubai this month were high, and while the outcome fell short, important strides were nonetheless made.

Current numbers are less than encouraging: annual plastic consumption in Colombia exceeds one million tons

As Latin America works to improve its recycling efforts and transition into a more green-centered economy in general

The causes of this deforestation vary from country to country, and can range from agribusiness expansion and extensive livestock systems to illicit crops, illegal mining, and illegal logging.

There are more than 100,000 protected areas worldwide.

What happens to our waste? A simple question that most of us don’t ask ourselves often, if ever.

We’ve been hearing a lot about heat waves over the past few months, but what about marine heat waves?

When we know something or someone well, we tend to get more investment in that thing or person –and start to care.

For decades researchers, investors and governments have been looking for ways to sequester that carbon efficiently, and at a large enough scale to make a difference.

Over the past few months, extremely high temperatures have been causing or contributing to deaths and natural disasters across the world.

As global temperatures continue to rise, so do the number of heat-related illnesses and deaths.

If the past three years have made one thing clear, it’s that the world is getting hotter.

In Greece, Portugal and Canada wildfires are already causing destruction, as has happened every summer in recent years in many parts of the world.

Forests and oceans get most of the attention for their ability to capture carbon dioxide

Being environmentally aware can seem daunting sometimes, as there are so many areas of nature impacted by human activity.

We all know plastic bags are incredibly polluting and take hundreds of years to decompose.

Every year, 3.2 billion trees are cut down to make paper packaging or fabrics such as rayon and viscose.

Every 16 June we celebrate World Sea Turtle Day. The date coincides with the birth of Archie Carr, whose research and conservation efforts helped save sea turtles from near extinction.

To anyone paying attention to environmental matters, it’s probably clear that the outlook isn’t great.

When we think about how much our society relies on plastics and what that entails

Tobacco’s negative implications for health are well known, but what is less often discussed is the harmful effects it has on the health of our planet.

International Day for Biodiversity 2023 arrives amongst a wave of optimism

In 2005, UNESCO declared May 17 as World Recycling Day as a way to remind us all of the importance of recycling our waste

Did you know irresponsible waste management contributes directly to climate change?

According to the World Bank, each person in Latin America and the Caribbean produces around 1 kg of waste per day.

This year, Earth Day’s theme is ‘Investing in our Planet’.

But the truth is that, even though the problem is huge, small actions can make a difference.

A green economy is our only hope to avoid an irreversible global climate disaster and secure a prosperous, equitable future for all.

In Latin America, women are leading the way with projects that will be essential for the future of our planet, from the Amazon rainforest to the streets of Mexico City.

The second ever UN Water Conference took place in New York from March 22nd (coinciding with World Water Day) to March 24th.

We call Earth the ‘blue planet’ precisely because over 70% of it is covered by water, yet we haven’t known how to care for this precious resource.

Gender inequality impacts women in almost all aspects of their daily life.

Inside Davos 2023, carbon and green energy sat side by side.

Greenhouse gasses (GHG) continue to rank high on our list of environmental worries.

After the holidays we are usually left with a few extra kilos, both under the belt and in the trash.

though their contribution to climate change is very low (estimated at around 5%), they are the most impacted by the consequences of the climate crisis

Animar, cantar, limpiar: Japón recoge la basura, y otros captan la indirecta

With the holidays right around the corner, most of us are making lists of gift ideas for our family and friends.

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet and produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.

Since its invention in the fifties, plastic has become an intrinsic part of our society and economy.

Amongst the many negative effects of human impact on our Planet, the destruction of coral reefs is one of the most critical

According to UNESCO, a bottle of plastic left at the beach or in the ocean takes between 400 and 450 years to break down.

Although it’s more common to focus on the importance of recycling plastics, the truth is recycling paper is just as essential to the conservation of the planet.

This summer season in Europe saw record high temperatures, as well as a dramatic increase in wildfires.

The climate crisis is an enormous threat to our future.

Un nuevo estudio de la revista Nature estima que el planeta contiene alrededor de tres billones de árboles.

Una granja de “gallinas felices” de vuelta a España

En 1985, el planeta enfrentaba una gran crisis ambiental con el hallazgo de un agujero en la capa de ozono

¿Piensas que lo más respetuoso para el entorno es usar en la compra una bolsa de algodón?

Un futuro más cálido es seguro, advierte el Panel Climático. Pero lo caliente depende de nosotros.

El plástico de un solo uso : un problema medioambiental

Estas nuevas Barbies están hechas de plástico que habría terminado en el océano.

Una exhibición en la Bienal de Diseño de Londres presenta cientos de cucharas como una forma de iniciar una conversación sobre cómo incluso un buen diseño puede tener resultados no deseados.

El reciclaje es una actividad cada vez más conocida por todos y que, paulatinamente, se ha ido implantando en hogares y empresas durante las últimas décadas. La finalidad del reciclaje es ayudar al medio ambiente

En Kenia, una empresa de mujeres ha creado un nuevo tipo de ladrillo, más resistente que el de hormigón y eco friendly.

El desperdicio de alimentos vuelve a estar en primer plano tras la publicación del primer índice mundial de la ONU sobre el tema.

Aunque el reciclaje mueve millones de dólares, lo que perciben los recicladores apenas llega para su sustento. DW hace un repaso sobre su situación en la región.

Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental

Un taburete de mascarillas: un proyecto de reciclaje en Corea del Sur para tiempos de COVID

Un nuevo estudio estima el potencial real de las reforestaciones para secuestrar carbono y mitigar el cambio climático.

La Unión Europea está tramitando un paquete de medidas para acabar con los plásticos de un solo uso. ¿Estás preparado para al cambio?

La ecología también es rentable y estas compañías lo han demostrado. Conoce cuáles son y a qué se dedican las empresas ecológicas que más recursos invierten en reducir su impacto en el planeta.

Todos los días, India produce 26.000 toneladas de desechos plásticos, incluyendo pajitas, cubiertos y otros artículos de un solo uso.

Dale una nueva vida a objetos que tienes olvidados o fabrica tu propio papel reciclado

Importancia del reciclaje para niños

Alarmante informe de WWF sobre la contaminación por plástico

Ingeniero británico usa plástico reciclado para crear asfalto 60% más resistente y barato

La industria del cuidado del cabello crea por primera vez un modelo de negocio sostenible avanzando en la economía circular.

Packaging: ¿Están las empresas siendo demasiado ingenuas solucionando el problema del plástico?

Este es un paso adelante, pero solo parte de la solución. Debemos mantener la presión para que la compañía se deshaga rápidamente de la contaminación que originan sus productos de plástico y deje de promover una cultura desechable

La 11.ª edición anual del Índice de Tetra Pak se enfoca en el surgimiento de las tiendas de comestibles en línea y en las oportunidades únicas que ofrecen para la industria de los alimentos y las bebidas.

Preservar el medio ambiente debería ser motivo suficiente para preocuparse por reciclar los desechos sólidos, ya sea los generados en casa como aquellos resultantes de los procesos industrializados.

No aparecieron hasta los años 60/70, algo que nos parece increíble visto desde el presente, pero desde que lo hicieron se convirtieron en una especie de elemento siempre presente.