The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) warns that more than half of the waste produced in Portugal is sent to landfill — including untreated organic waste, which is illegal. A new campaign encourages waste separation and recycling.
Three million tonnes of waste end up in landfills every year in Portugal
Monday, 12 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.
