Did you know that in Spain, it’s not a common practice to take home uneaten food from a restaurant? According to news site The Local, “Spain isn’t a country with a longstanding tradition of leftover restaurant food going in doggy bags, perhaps as a combination of it not being … [Read more...] about Spain passes new doggy-bag bill to curb food waste
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Catalonia launches recycling program to rid streets and beaches of cigarette butts
The Catalan government is launching a clever plan to rid their streets and beaches of cigarette butts. As an added plus, the plan provides a small source of income for the homeless. According to the environmental organization Ocean Conservancy, cigarette butts are the most … [Read more...] about Catalonia launches recycling program to rid streets and beaches of cigarette butts
Turning waste into musical instruments for disadvantaged youths
In Spain, a creative social project aims to improve the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds through music, education, and recycling. The initiative, called Music for Recycling, involves an inventive orchestra that brings together youths from deprived homes, who play … [Read more...] about Turning waste into musical instruments for disadvantaged youths
Spain formally recognizes animals as sentient beings
Spain joins nations like the UK and Brussels in passing an animal welfare law that recognizes animals as sentient beings, meaning that the country will no longer consider pets and wild animals as “objects." Spain’s Congress of Deputies passed the new legislation, which … [Read more...] about Spain formally recognizes animals as sentient beings
Spain fights child obesity by outlawing unhealthy food ads directed at kids
In an effort to combat child obesity, Spain banned the advertising of unhealthy junk foods and beverages last month. “Our children are very vulnerable to advertising, and it is our obligation to protect them,” consumer affairs Minister Alberto Garzon published on … [Read more...] about Spain fights child obesity by outlawing unhealthy food ads directed at kids