Single-use plastic bags, or ultralight bags, will not be subject to any tax but should be replaced by reusable bags, Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho announced on Tuesday. After the option of taxing ultralight plastic bags was ruled out — something the Government had already indicated in ...
Ultralight single-use plastic bags to be replaced by reusable bags
Tuesday, 13 January 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.
