One month after the launch of the 'Volta' deposit and refund system, many consumers report confusion as a large portion of packaging remains incompatible with the new machines. While the managing entity claims the collection network is nearly complete, supermarkets are still navigating the transition phase for the mandatory system seals.
New recycling system faces transition challenges after one month
Saturday, 9 May 2026AI summary

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- One month of Volta. There will be 3,000 machines across the country “in the coming weeks”eco.sapo.pt ·
- Packaging deposit and refund system running at half capacity one month after coming into effectcmjornal.pt ·
- Majority of packaging still incompatible one month after new recycling systemexpresso.pt ·





