Sustainability
From plastic bags to power bills: Monaco businesses mark a decade of greener trade
A 20-cent charge here, an ingredient swap there: ten years on, Monaco’s Commerce Engagé label has all but banished the plastic bag from member shops — and even trimmed restaurants’ energy bills.
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Monaco boosts solar capabilities with new parks
Monaco Renewable Energy has announced the acquisition of five new photovoltaic parks which will cover about 12% of the Principality’s electricity consumption.
Shout out for gently used shoes and accessories
The Monaco Mairie is collecting unwanted shoes and a selection of other everyday accessories to be donated as part of European Waste Reduction Week.
“Plastic is not the problem, humans are the problem”
Zak Johnson is using the blockchain to put traceability into sustainability, allowing people to track plastic from the moment it is deposited to the time it is turned into high-end clothing.
Momentum for Waste Reduction Week is building
The build-up to European Waste Reduction Week began on Tuesday with a conference at Stars 'n' Bars featuring a range of industries involved in the fight for waste reduction.
Ocean anchored in Glasgow Climate Pact
After six years of effort spearheaded by the Prince Albert Foundation, the oceans have now been firmly added to the list of ecosystems to protect in the Glasgow Climate Pact.
Opinion: an overview of the COP26 summit
Monaco Life contributor and Peak State Founder Nathan Jones takes us to COP26 in Glasgow, the most significant climate conference since 2015.
