Sustainable Lifestyle

Introduction Electric scooters have transformed urban mobility since their widespread adoption in the late 2010s, offering a nimble alternative to cars and public transport for short trips. By 2025, shared e-scooter schemes are integral to Europe's "mobilité douce" – soft mobility – supported by EU policies like the Circular Economy Action Plan, which emphasizes battery recycling to curb mineral extraction's...

Food-Protein-Health: A Necessary Transformation With a constantly increasing global population, the demand for protein continues to grow. According to the FAO, traditional meat production accounts for nearly 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This reality pushes us to explore more sustainable alternatives. Insect farming, for example, requires far fewer resources than traditional farming, while providing a source rich in essential...

Innovations in Sustainable Smart Cities Sustainable smart cities present themselves as interconnected ecosystems where digital technologies, notably the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and smart infrastructures, play a...

Fast fashion pollution: an out-of-control textile industry By 2025, over 100 billion garments are produced each year worldwide, twice as many as 15 years ago. According to the Ellen MacArthur...

Plastic and vegetables: a toxic cocktail on our plates For exemple, in Switzerland, nearly 8'000 tons of plastic are used each year in the agricultural sector, according to the Federal...

A New Imaginary of Caribbean Holidays: From Dream to Eco-Reality The Caribbean embodies a dream of escape, but mass tourism has a heavy impact on its ecosystems. Becoming aware of...

Agriculture Facing the Climate Emergency: Observations and Challenges Agriculture currently accounts for about 12% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, and up to 23% globally according to the FAO....

Introduction Vineyards across Switzerland and Europe are renowned for producing some of the world's finest wines. However, the conventional methods used in viticulture, particularly the application of chemical treatments, have...

PFAS: eternal pollutants threatening the environment PFAS are fluorinated organic compounds that are used in many products because of their waterproof and non-stick properties. However, their unique chemical structure makes...