The “Let\u2019s separate the waste” mobile unit aims to raise awareness about the importance of continuing to sort waste during the warmer months; the summer of 2025 saw the generation of over 1.8 million tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) warned this Monday of the urgent need for proper waste sorting during the summer holidays\u2014a time when urban waste generation peaks, reaching nearly two million tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To mark the start of summer, the APA is touring six districts across the country with an information and awareness-raising initiative as part of the “Vamos Lixar o Lixo” campaign, which launched earlier this year. The agency highlights that waste production is highest during this period, with August being the peak month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last year, between June and September, over 1.8 million tons of urban waste were generated; August alone accounted for more than 480,000 tons, the APA noted in a statement released this Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With July and August being the most critical months, this new phase of the campaign aims to highlight the need for proper waste sorting\u2014even while on vacation\u2014and to promote responsible behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“During this seasonal period, when families and friends gather\u2014whether at home or while out and about\u2014proper waste sorting should not be abandoned, so as to reduce environmental impact,” APA emphasized in the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new initiative under the “Let\u2019s separate the waste” campaign features a mobile unit that serves as a base for activities inviting communities to reflect on the importance of waste sorting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cContrary to common belief, summer is typically the period of highest waste generation in Portugal. This trend is expected to continue this year. However, it is important to emphasize that waste does not take a break or rest during the summer. With this initiative, we hope to engage communities in a problem that concerns everyone, from the Algarve to the Minho,\u201d said APA President Jos\u00e9 Pimenta Machado, as quoted in the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roadshow features a quiz on public knowledge regarding proper waste separation, a sustainable consumption simulator that identifies consumer profiles, workshops for creating art from recycled materials, and games. It also includes an \u201cmural of excuses\u201d displaying the reasons often given for failing to separate waste correctly. The \u201cLet\u2019s separate the waste” campaign runs until the end of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA\u2014a public institute within the State\u2019s indirect administration\u2014is the entity responsible for implementing environmental policies in Portugal, with a remit covering monitoring, planning and evaluation, licensing, and enforcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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