The present work aims to study the application of sustainability strategies in the context of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Portugal. It begins with a review of scientific studies on practices developed in this field and their ways of reporting sustainability in these institutions. The aim was also to compare sustainability practices and reports from some Portuguese HEIs, namely by critically analyzin...
Energy Performance Certificates should be vital in enhancing buildings’ energy performance, the health benefits for the occupants, and the environmental impacts. The construction sector consumes 50% (by weight) of the materials used in the European Union and is responsible for 30% of the waste generated. These are very high figures, but the potential for savings is significant. Additionally, good indoor air qua...
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Nonetheless the efforts of the different players, namely oil companies and fuelling stations owners, the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) does not play the role of an alternative to traditional fossil fuels yet. So far, LPG vehicles (LPGV) have failed in being widely accepted by users. Currently, LPGVs’ sales are already being surpassed by the "pro-electrification" group of vehicles formed by hybrids (HEV) and batter...
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