GECO - Sustainability virtual italian fair
Travel is a huge industry. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, it's responsible for over $ 5 trillion in global GDP and more than 400 million jobs worldwide. Within it, sustainable travel is a growing trend, and it's not just about reducing the industry's carbon
The term impact investing was coined by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2006, but the practice had been around for decades before that. It is a form of investment that seeks to create both financial return and social impact and lies somewhere between philanthropy and traditional
Every day we use a lot of products and devices that break down after a few years and we can not repair them because we do not have the necessary information from the manufacturer. This is the case with laptops, smartphones, tvs and even cars. The challenge with this issue is
What are businesses doing to help fight climate change? Urban Vision, a digital media company specializing in fund-raising for heritage conservation and environmental protection, recently launched a marathon called the Digital Out-of-Home Green Marathon. The marathon aims to
So far, the international community's sanctions against Russia have primarily involved freezing financial flows, but the prospect of also reducing gas imports is becoming more likely. Natural gas, in fact, binds Moscow to many European countries that import it and no longer
What do we mean when we talk about building sustainably? Undoubtedly, sustainable building and architecture involve a deep knowledge of materials and the construction process, but it is also important to think about the impact each building will have on the environment over the
At GECO, we promote sustainability all-year-long, especially when we have the opportunity to connect innovators and enterprises, and help our partners. Today, we are delighted to present a call for application by our Smart Talk partner Almacube, in collaboration with CIHEAM
Renewable energy is the way to go, there is no doubt about it. But from which sources can we hope to extract sustainable energy for all of our activities? Biomass is an extremely interesting option for many industries. We talked about it with Antonio di Cosimo, president of EBS,
Zero CO2 is an emissions offsetting programme, which allows companies to balance out their carbon footprint, thus progressing towards carbon neutrality. It aims to reproduce natural ecosystems worldwide by implementing what is known as permaculture, which places people's needs
The second edition of GECO Expo, the virtual sustainability exhibition, ended on March 4th. Like the previous edition, it was packed with companies, start-ups, visitors, and buyers who were able to network, compare projects, and attend panels and presentations with leading
Today the second edition of GECO Expo comes to a close with the award ceremony for the Smart Talk contest. This format involves short three-minute videos in which contestants present projects related to sustainability and biodiversity. The contest is open to anyone and
As the third day of the GECO Expo unfolds, we would like to introduce the agenda for the fourth and final day, tomorrow, March 4th. Lack of resources, waste reduction, circularity increase: positive examples for a very demanding challenge Time: 9:30 - 10:50 The
As the second day of the GECO Expo unfolds, we present the agenda for the third day, tomorrow, March 3rd. Technology and digital for the agri-food sector Time: 9:30 - 10:50 Sustainability in agribusiness is closely linked to innovation. The creation of new models of
La prima giornata di GECO Expo è stata piena di incontri significativi e discussioni interessanti. Cosa ti aspetti dalla seconda? Ecco il programma del 2 marzo. Electric mobility: potential, criticality and role of our country in reducing co2 emissions Time: 9:30 -
This is it! GECO Expo starts tomorrow, with a packed calendar of events featuring top experts. Here's what you can expect from the first day of the largest international, entirely virtual trade fair dedicated to sustainability. Climate crisis: how is our planet doing? Zeroing
How can companies operate sustainably? In order to minimise the environmental impact of any business, it is important to plan for and understand different aspects of environmental issues. Many companies, while keen to make sustainable choices, do not have the knowledge or the
Sustainable tourism has become an important goal for a growing number of potential travellers. While people still want to visit new places, even in this second year of the pandemic, it is also true that it is no longer possible to ignore climate issues and the impact of human
Sottosopra is an ethically-minded communications agency committed to promoting sustainability. They are a rare example of consistency within the Italian media industry, as they put into practice in their everyday working life what they promote in the campaigns they create.
The second edition of GECO Expo will be held from March 1 to 4 and will host a large number of panels and events dedicated to sustainability in all its forms. Building on the success of last year's event, we are opening up our virtual space to international visitors, buyers and
A passive house is a home that ALMOST does not need traditional heating or cooling systems. The spread of passive houses took place in the first instance between Sweden and Germany (countries of birth Wolfgang Feist and Bo Adamson, the fathers of the passive house). In
