From June 19 to 21, Pra\u00e7a da Rep\u00fablica in Coimbra will host an awareness-raising event organized by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) focused on the proper sorting of urban waste. The initiative is part of the national campaign “Let\u2019s separate the waste” and marks the start of summer, a period that typically sees an increase in waste generation in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event will feature a traveling truck\u2014a “Roadshow”\u2014that will tour six districts across the country. Coimbra is the first stop for the initiative, which will also visit Aveiro, Braga, Castelo Branco, \u00c9vora, and Portim\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the three days, the site will host various public activities, including a quiz on waste sorting, a sustainable consumption simulator, workshops on reusing recycled materials, and games designed for different age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative also includes an “mural of excuses,” displaying some of the most common reasons people give for not recycling, in an effort to encourage more responsible waste management habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the APA, over 1.8 million tons of urban waste were produced in Portugal between June and September 2025, with August recording the highest volume\u2014exceeding 480,000 tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The campaign aims to highlight the importance of maintaining proper waste sorting even during the holiday season, thereby facilitating recycling and reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The “Roadshow” will be at Pra\u00e7a da Rep\u00fablica on Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Participation is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n