Portugal has lowered its 2026 packaging collection targets to 40%, just a few weeks after launching the Volta system. The revision raises questions about a potential delay in implementing a reform designed to meet European recycling goals.
Volta system lowers collection targets, weeks after launch
Wednesday, 29 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.
