The deposit and refund system launches this Friday, through which consumers will be able to return plastic and aluminium bottles and cans to recover the additional ten cents that will now be charged. At the moment, more than 2,500 machines are already available, spread across establishments throughout the country. The minister...
There are already over 2,500 points for returning bottles and cans
Friday, 10 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.
