Experts report that even with the source separation of food bio-waste, families tend to throw a significant portion of consumed food into the trash.
Portuguese families waste one thousand tonnes of food per day
Monday, 30 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.










