Microplastics detected in Austria's glacial lakes for the first time
Greenpeace has tested four Austrian glacial lakes for microplastics. The result is alarming: microplastics were found in the samples of all glaciers....
Year: 2025
Help against annoying pests
Unfortunately, our houseplants and wintered potted plants that spend the summer outdoors are always exposed to pests. Especially...
Energy poverty?
For 6.5 percent of households, a warm home is unaffordable. Action must be taken now. GLOBAL 2000, Caritas...
New one-way deposit system: one million bottles and cans returned since January
Since January 1, 2025, all plastic bottles and metal cans in Austria with a volume of 0.1 to 3 liters that...
Greenpeace: A quarter of supermarket quality labels are not trustworthy
Integral survey: Over 60 percent of respondents are concerned about greenwashing with quality labels - Greenpeace quality label guide offers orientation in the quality label jungle The...
Largest green energy project "Southern Hydrogen Corridor" as a bridge between North Africa and Europe
Germany, Algeria, Italy, Austria and Tunisia have signed a declaration of intent in Rome to develop the southern hydrogen corridor. The aim is to...
Baked oatmeal - comfort food for those with a sweet tooth
Last week we discovered the term comfort food - inspired by it, we continue to be inspired - this time...
Valentine's Day: Pesticide cocktail in bouquets
Formerly a sign of the beginning of spring and later also a sign of mutual love, many celebrate Valentine's Day with a...
Equal Pay Day - until today, women in Austria have worked for free
Equal Pay Day moves forward one day - great! It shows how big the difference in income between...
Microplastics promote cloud formation
Microplastics and cloud formation: a topic that is not often discussed. A study by the University of Vienna now shows that plastic from the...
