The word 'circularity' is heard with worrying frequency being used as a synonym for 'recycling'. It is a conceptual casting error that costs us dearly. Opinion by Ana Matos Almeida
An addiction to disposables? We need more than recycling incentives: we need to change the system
Saturday, 18 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
