Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho has announced plans for a new waste incinerator in the Algarve, estimated to cost €300 million. Environmental group ZERO has criticized the decision, arguing it undermines the circular economy, though the minister has expressed a willingness to discuss alternatives.
Government proposes waste incinerator for the Algarve
Monday, 10 August 2026AI summary
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- ZERO accuses the Government of wanting to 'burn the circular economy' with a new incinerator announced for the Algarveexpresso.pt ·
- Minister says energy recovery for Algarve waste is the most suitable solutioncmjornal.pt ·
- Zero against incinerator in the Algarve: "Bad decision"observador.pt ·
- Algarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayorsportugalresident.com ·
