Waste is ceasing to be a cost and becoming a business opportunity. From construction to textiles, including footwear and natural stone, more and more Portuguese companies are transforming waste into raw materials. Discover the examples. A pair of architects from Minho 'cover' their business with construction rubble after six years of...
From waste to value: Portuguese companies turn trash into business
Saturday, 4 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.
