The Algorithm Age

Entire generations of young girls grew up with fairy paintings or embroidery on their walls. The picturesque, idyllic world of fantasy art was enrapturing as a child: the idea of living (and flying) free in a world of magic and beauty, surrounded by nature. The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature feels inspired by this sense of whimsy, with artful design work and the arrival of Fairy Sims making this Expansion Pack a blissful experience. Entering the new town of Innisgreen, you can adventure through a world that feels entirely new, and packed with possibilities. In one part of the land, the Fairy realm resides, comprising the home of the Fairy Council, a magical lake with deep emotions, a tree housing the spirit of the Green Man, and all sorts of other secrets to uncover. Venturing further, you’ll find a dazzling and glitter-filled Fairy bar, and homes that alternately resemble Hobbit holes or eleven palaces. There’s touches of The Lord of the Rings here, as well as more t...

The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack has been a long time coming. Over the years, one of the most-requested features for the game has been the return of the Fairy Occult Sim, particularly given their popularity in The Sims 3 . Now, finally, the fairies have arrived, in a major new expansion pack that introduces a vast new, nature-filled neighbourhood, new “Natural Living” skills, Hobbit -like homes, the return of a fan-favourite family from The Sims 2 , and much more. This upcoming expansion pack is one for nature lovers, and those looking for a bright, whimsical escape from the world. If you’re looking to tread green pathways, or to embrace the magic of life as a fairy, you’ll certainly want to visit Innisgreen, and discover everything this new neighbourhood has to offer. Here’s all the major new features of The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature , and why it’s shaping up to be such a novel, colourful new expansion pack. Table of Conten...

Every night, around 25,000 cups are used in Lisbon's entertainment areas. Although many cups are sold as "reusable", until now there was no system in place to ensure the effective collection, cleaning and recirculation of these containers. Through a new citywide reusable cup system, supported by a local deposit and return model, Lisbon has become the first European capital to implement an initiative that aims to combat plastic waste, reduce emissions and introduce a smart reuse model in the city's restaurant sector and bustling nightlife. The first return points operated by TOMRA have been in operation in two of the city's historic kiosks since 27 June. One in Praça de São Paulo and the other in Praça do Príncipe Real. Consumers receive their drinks in reusable cups upon payment of a deposit. This is fully refunded upon return, simply by touching their card or mobile phone to the collection point. Full implementation of the reusable cup system is...