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Illustration of Aceite de cocina usado a recogida selectiva
Cooking oil used for selective collectionWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedCollect the used oil in a closed container and deliver it to the intended channel instead of pouring it through the drain.See strategy
Illustration of Medicamentos caducados a la farmacia
Expired medicines to the pharmacyWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDelivers expired or excess medicines and their packaging at the pharmacy collection point, not in the trash or toilet.See strategy
Illustration of Ropa de segunda mano y vida útil textil
Used clothing and textile service lifeMaterials and circularityDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedBuy used garments and lengthen the life of your own by care, storage and arrangement before replenishing.See strategy
Illustration of Reparación de ropa y calzado
Repairing clothing and footwearWasteDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedFix seams, closures and soles to keep garments and footwear in use instead of replacing them.See strategy
Illustration of Higiene y cosmética con menos envases
Hygiene and cosmetics with less packagingWasteDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt prefers solid, refillable or larger formats in hygiene and personal care products.See strategy
Illustration of Alternativas naturales a plaguicidas
Natural alternatives to pesticidesBiodiversity and soilHouseholdsCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt uses barriers, accompanying plants, manual control and low toxicity preparations before applying synthetic pesticides.See strategy
Illustration of Eventos con criterios de sostenibilidad
Events with sustainability criteriaWelfare, society and cultureEventsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedSet before the event how waste, catering, displacement, materials and accessibility will be resolved, and then check what happened.See strategy
Illustration of Excursiones y actividades de bajo impacto
Low impact excursions and activitiesWelfare, society and cultureHotelsCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentDesign activities for visitors so that they respect cargo, wildlife, soil and community capacity of the visited place.See strategy
Illustration of Oferta de producto y artesanía local
Product offer and local handicraftsWelfare, society and cultureTradesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt incorporates product and crafts of the area in the offer and memory, with identifiable origin, instead of imported generic gender.See strategy
Illustration of Riego en horas de menor insolación
Irrigation in times of lower heatstrokeWaterLandscapingCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedWater at sunrise or sunset so that the water reaches the plant instead of evaporating earlier.See strategy
Illustration of Acolchado para reducir el riego
Padded to reduce irrigationWaterLandscapingCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCover the soil with organic or mineral material to preserve moisture, moderate temperature and slow down adventitious grass.See strategy
Illustration of Convivencia con fauna urbana
Coexistence with urban faunaBiodiversity and soilCitiesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentManages garbage, holes, lights and involuntary feeding to live with the fauna of the environment without encouraging concentrations or conflicts.See strategy
Illustration of Recuperación de calor en explotaciones
Heat recovery on farmsFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedTake advantage of cooling heat, milking or processes to heat water or spaces when demand coincides.See strategy
Illustration of Bombas y ventiladores agropecuarios eficientes
Efficient agricultural pumps and fansFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjust flow rate and speed to the actual need for irrigation, stables or ventilation and measure savings.See strategy
Illustration of Electrificación de maquinaria agropecuaria
Electrification of agricultural machineryFarms and livestockFarmsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentReplaces suitable combustion equipment with electrical alternatives according to task, autonomy and electricity source.See strategy
Illustration of Bebederos ganaderos sin derrame
Spill-resistant livestock watering pointsFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedRepair and dimension troughs to provide enough water for livestock with less losses.See strategy
Illustration of Separación de escorrentía limpia y contaminada
Separation of clean and contaminated runoffFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedDrain clean rainwater from manure or chemical yards and treat the contaminated fraction.See strategy
Illustration of Contención de combustibles en fincas
Fuel containment on farmsFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedInstall buckets and transport protocols to prevent spillage of fuel or chemicals.See strategy
Illustration of Maquinaria agrícola compartida
Shared agricultural machineryFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedShare equipment for occasional use between farms to increase their utilization and reduce redundant purchases.See strategy
Illustration of Carga ganadera ajustada al pasto
Stocking rate matched to pastureFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt measures the herd according to fodder production and soil recovery capacity.See strategy
Illustration of Pastoreo con descansos planificados
Grazing with planned recovery periodsFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedOrganizes the access of livestock to avoid overgrazing and allow recovery of vegetation.See strategy
Illustration of Sombra y refugio para ganado
Shade and shelter for livestockFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt provides shade, shelter and accessible water to reduce thermal stress and protect animal welfare.See strategy
Illustration of Prevención sanitaria del ganado
Preventive livestock health careFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedUse veterinary care, vaccination and surveillance provided to prevent disease and loss.See strategy
Illustration of Razas ganaderas adaptadas al lugar
Locally adapted livestock breedsFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedChoose animals compatible with climate, forage resources and local production system.See strategy
Illustration of Raciones ganaderas equilibradas
Balanced livestock feed rationsFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjust protein, energy and minerals to each production phase avoiding excesses and deficiencies.See strategy
Illustration of Subproductos seguros como pienso
Safe by-products as feedFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt takes advantage of permitted and controlled food by-products as a nutritious ingredient for livestock.See strategy
Illustration of Almacenamiento de pienso sin pérdidas
Feed storage that prevents lossesFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedProtects feed against moisture, pests and deterioration to avoid waste and health risks.See strategy
Illustration of Aditivos antimetano evaluados
Evaluated methane-reducing feed additivesFarms and livestockFarmsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt values authorised and effective additives in the actual context of food, welfare and cost.See strategy
Illustration of Almacenamiento estanco de estiércol
Leakproof manure storageFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt measures waterproof tanks and surfaces that prevent nutrient leaks and runoff.See strategy
Illustration of Biogás a partir de estiércol
Biogas from manureFarms and livestockFarmsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentTreat suitable manure by anaerobic digestion and take advantage of the gas captured with leak control.See strategy
Illustration of Compostaje de estiércol
Manure compostingFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedComposes solid fractions with moisture, aeration and leachate control for useful amendment.See strategy
Illustration of Análisis nutricional del estiércol
Nutritional analysis of manureFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt measures nutrients from manure before calculating the dose for crops.See strategy
Illustration of Redistribución de estiércol excedente
Redistribution of surplus manureFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedMoved surplus to plots with real need for nutrients and traceability of application.See strategy
Illustration of Plan de reserva de agua y forraje
Water and forage reserve planFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedPrepares verified reserves and alternatives to sustain exploitation during droughts or interruptions.See strategy
Illustration of Cosecha y manipulación sin mermas
Harvesting and handling with fewer lossesFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjust collection, packaging and handling to avoid shocks and deterioration of the product.See strategy
Illustration of Control de fugas de refrigerantes
Refrigerant leak controlFarms and livestockFarmsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt inspects cold circuits and replaces coolants with less impact options when renovating equipment.See strategy
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