It's ENTIRELY made in Italy and is one of the most interesting devices in the field of energy harvesting, the process by which energy from alternative sources is captured and stored. These are the first shoes to […]
The walk that recharges your cell phone Read more »
Here we are again with grapefruit and its alleged slimming properties, properties that were already discussed in the 1930s, when it was included in the famous "Hollywood Diet". But what truth is there in this?
But does grapefruit really help you lose weight? Read more »
Giuliano Dall'O', professor of environmental technical physics at the Polytechnic University of Milan and coordinator of the Kyoto Club's energy efficiency group, tells us how he became a Non-wasteful person.
Giuliano Dall'O' and the Green Economy Read more »
Filippo Solibello, radio host of the Caterpillar AM programme on Radio2, tells us about the “M'illumino di meno” initiative and the waste he has learned to avoid
Filippo Solibello and M'Illumino di Meno Read more »
Writer Antonio Pascale tells Non Sprecare his personal opinion on organic farming, degrowth and sustainable growth, and his experience as a non-waster: no washing machine at home.
Antonio Pascale's provocation: degrowth is only achieved by the rich. Read more »
Rosa Filippini, president of "Friends of the Earth", explains her concept of Do Not Waste and talks about her initiatives and habits as a citizen and as president of the non-profit organization active in Italy since 1978 and
Rosa Filippini: "Do Not Waste" as a way to respect the work of others. Read more »
An ethical rating to evaluate the performance of municipalities and public administrations by analyzing social impact, supplier focus, governance, and respect for the environment. Paola Caporossi, director of the Fondazione Etica, explains the recipe for guiding
An ethical rating to guide spending review Read more »
Antonio Foresti, CEO of Jcoplastic, presents his creation: an innovative bottle crusher that collects, crushes, and compacts plastic bottles and cups or metal cans. If placed at home or in
Antonio Foresti and the bottle crusher Read more »
Double recognition in the Ligurian capital, which for the second edition of the Non Sprecare award. The city of Genoa is the protagonist in the Schools category: the award went to Mirella Batini, a teacher at the Lagaccio school,
In Genoa's schools, a lesson in saving money – winner of the Schools category (2011) Read more »
Save water, plastic, and packaging. This eco-friendly detergent, patented by Genoa-based Andrea Gallo Srl, is 90% biodegradable. With its innovative packaging, "Al cubo" detergent is presented...
Cube, the zero-impact detergent – winner of the Business category Read more »
In 2011, there was only one category for institutions and associations (two separate categories were created with the third edition of the award): the symbolic gold medal went to the municipality of Monteveglio. Excellence
With the "copertAZ" project, Alitalia was the first airline to reuse airplane blankets, donating them to humanitarian organizations including Caritas. The disposable blankets, discarded after Business Class flights,
Alitalia donates airplane blankets to Caritas. Read more »
At the Keplero Scientific High School in Rome, students and teachers have committed to Non-Sprecare with a very simple idea: setting up a flea market. The solidarity market sells used items (which are often donated by locals).
A solidarity market at the high school. Read more »
A creative tailoring workshop that recovers old clothes and textiles of various kinds, transforming them into new, original and at the same time ethical products, where waste and scrap become a resource within
Ecoatelier: The Creative Tailoring Shop That Uses Scraps Read more »
A network of local authorities spread across the country (64 municipalities currently registered) that implement virtuous practices in the field of environmental sustainability: land management, energy, waste, mobility, and new lifestyles.
Virtuous municipalities grow (and join forces) Read more »
Santa Maria Nuova, in the province of Ancona. A town of just over 4200 inhabitants, whose mayor, Angelo Santicchia, wrote to us proudly nominating his town for the third edition of the Non Sprecare Award.
Don't waste objects with the "reuse toy library." Read more »
Santa Maria Nuova, in the province of Ancona. A town of just over 4200 inhabitants, whose mayor, Angelo Santicchia, wrote to us proudly nominating his town for the third edition of the Non Sprecare Award.
Santa Maria Nuova, the non-wasteful municipality with the "reuse playroom" (2012) Read more »
Food is a precious commodity that should not be wasted. This concept is deeply imprinted if learned at an early age. This is why the "Notaro Jacopo" primary school of the 3rd Comprehensive Institute of Lentini
In Lentini, a school that doesn't waste fruit. Read more »
The IC PRA' “Pietro Thouar” primary school in Genoa is a candidate for the 2012 Non Sprecare Award by presenting a series of good practices that the young pupils put into practice in preparation for becoming good citizens of
Genoa, children and teacher careful not to waste – winner of the Schools category (2012) Read more »
For the Association, the European Union continues to make mistakes in its tactics on climate by putting on the table the less ambitious binding CO2 reduction target: "The European Union wrongly flaunts its 20% as an ambitious target, while in reality
Greenpeace: The EU lacks leadership on the Copenhagen Accord. Read more »
