Composting – a natural way of recycling
The Earth is getting exhausted. Cities are facing an increasing growth in population, and shares in GDP growth, resulting in, among other things, increasing quantities of waste being generated. There is a strong movement in many countries to reduce the volume of wastes to be dumped. Organic fraction of garbage can be converted into a useful and commercial product with a higher value. At home, individually , we can also do our share. Besides a correct waste selection , home composting can be a natural way of recycling.
Lucília Jorge
Med diet – making up for our food excesses
Rising rates of obesity worldwide have been linked to the growing consumption of energy-dense foods, many of which are increasingly nutrient poor as refined grains, added sugars, and added fats have become the staple foods of today’s most families’ diet in western countries (WHO, 2016; DGS, 2017). At the same path the prevalence of nutrition related diseases have become higher and higher. Recent studies, however, point out a secret weapon to make up for our food excesses: The Mediterranean diet, the UNESCO’s intangible heritage.
Keep an eye on labels – your secret for healthier choices!
Almost 6 out of 10 Portuguese (5.9 million people) are obese or already exhibit pre-obesity characteristics, and the prevalence of nutrition related diseases is very high among the Portuguese population. Hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, diabetes as well as some cancers have been linked to excess sugars, saturated fats and salt. Bad food choices can have an impact on health. Some pathologies can be prevented with a more informed population. Understanding what is written on the label of your yogurt or your favorite cookies, can it help you make a better and more rational food choice? Experts believe so.
Recolha seletiva de resíduos – perceção de uma comunidade escolar
Será que a escola secundária de Caneças se preocupa com os desperdícios que produz? Qual a sua origem? O que são e para onde vão? É certo que quanto mais nós somos, mais lixo nós produzimos, mas tem a escola, como filosofia e prática, o objetivo de consciencializar os elementos da comunidade educativa para a necessidade de reduzir, reutilizar, reciclar os resíduos que diariamente acumula? Qual a perceção dos membros da comunidade educativa?
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