Automatic collection machines in supermarkets and other drop-off points for these containers will launch on 10 April across the country. They will issue vouchers that can be exchanged for cash or shopping.
There is a new way to recycle plastic bottles and cans in Portugal: find out how it works
Thursday, 2 April 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.
