Every day, Portugal produces almost one and a half kilograms of waste per person. A World Bank report notes that 57% of Portuguese urban waste goes to landfills, while the European average is less than 37%.
Portugal remains among the European countries sending more than half of their waste to landfills
Sunday, 29 March 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.
