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fast fashion — In recent years, buying clothes has become easier, faster, and more accessible. But behind low prices and constantly new collections lies an important question: does spending less today actually lead to real savings over time?To answer this, it is useful to compare fast fashion and slow fashion not only ...

Fast fashion vs slow fashion: the impact on your wallet in the long term

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capodanno lunare — The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and celebrated in many East Asian countries, does not simply mark the beginning of a new year. It is also a time for reflection, planning, and careful attention to resources. Ancient traditions, symbols, and everyday practices that may seem ...

Lunar new year: what can chinese culture teach us about saving

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When we think about pollution, we imagine factories, traffic, plastic in the oceans… We rarely think about a TikTok video, a streaming series, or a Google search. Yet our digital lives also have an environmental footprint. Every like, every email, every file saved in the cloud requires energy, servers, ...

Digital life pollutes: what is the environmental cost of being online?

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Natale sostenibile — Christmas is a time for sharing, lights, and tradition, but it is also one of the periods of the year with a peak in consumption and waste. In Italy, between gifts, packaging, decorations, and food waste, the numbers are significant, with a notable impact on pollution and the production ...

Eco-friendly gifts on a budget: a guide for a more sustainable Christmas

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green jobs — The Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is no longer satisfied with a simple salary: it wants a job that makes a difference. Grown up amid environmental crisis and climate change, this generation is redefining the concept of career. Green jobs, that is sustainable professions, are at the ...

Green Jobs: what are Gen z’s new careers

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cos’è il greenwashing — In recent years, sustainability has become one of the driving forces behind consumer choices. Brands and companies claim to care about the environment, promoting “green” products, recyclable packaging, and reduced emissions. However, not everything that appears or is declared sustainable actually is. It is precisely in this context that ...

Greenwashing: when sustainability becomes fiction

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Finanza sostenibile cos’è — We talk more and more often about sustainable finance, but what is it really and why is it so important for our economic future? Sustainable finance does not concern only investments, but the entire financial system: companies, banks, savers. The goal is to generate lasting value, integrating environmental, social, ...

Sustainable finance, what it is and why it is important

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Global public debt has reached record levels, exceeding 100 trillion dollars. This number is worrying not only because of its magnitude, but also because of the way these resources are allocated. In fact, the Global Debt Report 2025 of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) highlights a ...

Ecological and financial debt: two sides of the same coin

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cos’è il turismo esperienziale — More and more people, especially among the younger generations, are choosing to spend their holidays in a conscious way, in search of authentic and environmentally friendly experiences. A phenomenon, defined as “experiential tourism,” that is transforming the way we travel, encouraging less crowded destinations, slower rhythms, and direct contact ...

Experiential tourism: 5 ideas for sustainable and unforgettable holidays

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cos’è la mobilità dolce — Mobility is a key element in rethinking our cities with a sustainable perspective. Every day we move to work, study, or simply to live our daily lives. But the way we do it has a significant impact on the environment, on our health, and also on the family budget. ...

Soft mobility: a smart choice for better living

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Regalo Festa della mamma — Mother’s Day is a celebration widespread all over the world to celebrate the maternal figure and recognize her fundamental role in family and social life. In Italy, it falls on the second Sunday of May, but its origins date back to ancient traditions: from pagan cults in honor of ...

5 sustainable and creative gifts for Mother’s Day

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cos’è l’eco ansia — In recent years, a new form of psychological distress has spread among younger generations: eco-anxiety, an emotional condition linked to the growing concern for climate change and its consequences. But what exactly is eco-anxiety? It’s not just fear for the fate of the planet, but also a sense of ...

What is eco-anxiety: the fear of young people for climate change

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moda sostenibile giovani — Fashion has always been a powerful cultural and social vehicle, capable of representing identity, status, and values. Today, however, it is increasingly at the center of a crucial debate: that of environmental and social sustainability. Numerous studies show how the clothing sector, in particular fast fashion, has a negative ...

Sustainable fashion vs fast fashion. Change starts with the youngest

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On April 22, 1970, twenty million Americans – students, teachers, families, scientists – took to the streets to defend the Planet. It was a spring Wednesday; no one was talking about “climate change” yet, but awareness was growing about the poor air quality in cities, industrial waste clogging rivers, ...

Educating for Sustainability: The Educational Challenge of Our Time

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spreco alimentare — In many Italian households, food ends up in the trash more often than one might imagine. An apple forgotten at the back of the fridge, bread leftover for days, products bought in excess during the weekly grocery shopping — these are just a few examples of domestic food waste, ...

4 useful apps to download to reduce food waste

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risparmiare a San Valentino — According to recent research, in 2024, Italians spent around 85 euros per person to celebrate Valentine’s Day, marking an increase of 14 euros compared to the previous year. While the desire to surprise one’s partner is understandable, the economic context and a greater awareness of personal finances suggest looking ...

Saving on Valentine’s Day: 4 Ideas to Spend Less

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Il turismo responsabile in Italia — According to the Italian Association for Responsible Tourism (AITR), responsible tourism is a travel approach that promotes social and economic justice while prioritizing respect for the environment and the preservation and promotion of local cultures. This model recognizes the importance of host communities, actively involving them in the development ...

Responsible Tourism in Italy: Enjoying Winter While Respecting the Environment

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Risparmio energetico a casa — Winter, with its cold and shorter days, brings cozy atmospheres but also higher household expenses, especially for heating and energy. However, it’s possible to improve energy savings at home during the winter months through a mix of practical measures and smart strategies to prevent energy bills from skyrocketing, keeping ...

Energy Saving at Home: Practical Tips for Winter

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Taking care of yourself is essential for your physical and mental well-being, boosting self-esteem, and feeling confident in any situation, but it can often involve significant expenses. Fortunately, there are several ways to save on personal care without compromising on the quality of the products and services you use, ...

Natural Cosmetics and Green Wellness: Embracing Sustainability and Savings in Personal Care

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automobile elettrica — In recent years, electric cars have been gaining increasing popularity. These are vehicles that use one or more electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries, which is why, unlike traditional cars, they do not emit exhaust gases. Today, many people are wondering if switching to an electric car is really ...

Electric Cars: Is Buying One a Good Idea?

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sostenibilità — August, the month when most Italians go on vacation, has finally arrived. During this time, there’s more opportunity to spend quality family time having fun and enjoying pleasant activities, whether travelling or visiting familiar places. Vacations can also be an excellent opportunity to use moments of leisure and relaxation ...

How to Teach Sustainability to Children

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Consigli per risparmiare sul condizionatore in estate — With the arrival of sweltering heat and oppressive humidity, the air conditioner becomes a valuable ally, making it hard to do without, even for those who normally prefer not to use it. However, with a few simple measures, you can enjoy the relief of more bearable temperatures without wasting ...

How to Save on Air Conditioning in Summer

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Decluttering — Decluttering involves the practice of removing unnecessary or superfluous items from a space to make it more organized and functional. It can be applied to various aspects of life, such as the home, wardrobe, office, desk, and even the pantry. In addition to reducing clutter, it helps improve organization, ...

Saving with Decluttering

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energie rinnovabili — Every year, on June 5th, World Environment Day, an international event dedicated to safeguarding the planet, is celebrated. An opportunity that concerns everyone because, even if we sometimes forget it, protecting the Earth and its ecosystems also depends on the daily choices each of us makes. It is our ...

Renewable Energy: What It Is and Why It Is Important

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educazione finanziaria e sostenibilità — Financial education, sustainability, and youth form a trio that has always been close to the heart of the Museum of Saving. The gaps in financial education in our country remain significant. Despite some progress, there is still much ground to cover. Discussing money with adults is complicated due to ...

Financial Education and Sustainability: The Important Role of Youth

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vacanze green — Summer is fast approaching, and so is the urge to go on vacation. Whether opting for the sea or the mountains, traveling as a couple or with friends, one trend has steadily become more and more popular in recent years: sustainable tourism. Let’s explore what it entails and how ...

Green Vacations: A Desire for Sustainable Tourism

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5 consigli per un Natale sostenibile — How to behave and what choices to make for a sustainable Christmas? With the holidays just around the corner and everywhere a riot of decorated shop windows and supermarkets full of all sorts of goodies, imagining a less consumerist Christmas seems impossible. It’s actually simpler than we imagine and ...

5 tips for a sustainable Christmas

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spreco di cibo — November 18th will be National Food Collection Day, an initiative to reduce food waste by distributing it to those in need. It is estimated that every year, a third of the total food produced for human consumption worldwide is wasted. In particular, in rich countries a large part of ...

Reduce food waste? Here’s how to do our part

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moda sostenibile — For a few years now, a new trend closely linked to the circular economy has been spreading among fashion trends. Environmentally conscious productions, ecological materials, repaired and/or reinvented second-hand clothes are making their way in a market that seems to increasingly focus on the search for a new sustainability. ...

Sustainable fashion: why it’s good for the wallet and the environment

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global-goals-sviluppo sostenibile-articolo — Sustainability is an environmental, economic and social issue The Global Goals represent a set of 17 ambitious sustainable development goals established by the United Nations 2030 Agenda. These objectives (also called SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals) were formulated to address the most urgent global challenges to build a sustainable future ...

Global Goals: how to create a sustainable future

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economia-circolare-titolo-articolo — The principles of the circular economy and the importance of the life cycle of products The circular economy is an increasingly discussed concept in the economic and environmental fields. Unlike the traditional linear economic model, which is based on the extraction of resources, the production of goods and the ...

Circular Economy: what is it and what are the advantages

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consapevolezza ambientale — What it means to be sensitive to environmental issues When we talk about climate change, the first things that come to mind are usually related to disasters such as floods, storms and fires and so on. But climate change also leads us to reflect on environmental sustainability and allows ...

Environmental awareness among youngsters: how much does it matter?

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