Under the title 'environmental laggards', waste management association Electrão today launches an awareness campaign on separating packaging, exposing the country's lag in recycling those materials.
Electrão launches 'environmental laggards' as Portugal misses recycling targets
Monday, 29 December 2025RSS
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.
