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Sustainability and circular economy in Portugal

Overview

Sustainability and circular economy efforts in Portugal are advancing through organizational shifts, increased public awareness, and strategic economic planning. The Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD Portugal) has rebranded to reflect sustainability as a core business strategy, focusing on innovation and risk management. Concurrently, waste management entities like LIPOR are introducing educational programs regarding textile waste and biomethane production.

Research from the Behavioral Insights Unit at Católica-Lisbon SBE highlights a persistent gap between environmental awareness and actual behavior. While approximately 79.5% of citizens believe products should not harm the environment, participation in circular practices remains inconsistent. For example, while 82.8% of participants have high knowledge of the Volta System, only 36.4% use it frequently. To bridge these gaps, ENTRAJUDA and Innovagency have launched an ‘Environmental Calculator’ to help citizens quantify the CO2, energy, and water savings achieved by reusing household items. Additionally, SDR Portugal has initiated a ‘True or False’ communication campaign for its deposit and refund system to combat misinformation following the collection of over 300 million packages in five months.

Recent regional and sectoral initiatives are further expanding these efforts. In the Algarve, the ‘Internacionalizar + Algarve 3.0’ project is launching online sessions starting October 27 to demonstrate how sustainable practices can provide a competitive advantage in nature and nautical tourism. Meanwhile, Lisbon will host the 8th Green Savers Conference, ‘Leading the Sustainable Transition’, on October 27, focusing on integrating sustainability into management and addressing new European packaging regulations.

Entities

Portugal · Volta System · Gio Rodrigues · European Union · SDR Portugal

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Portuguese fashion showcases creativity and sustainability

    Portuguese fashion events highlight a mix of social activism, heritage, and a strong industry shift toward sustainable manufacturing and biomaterials.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Sustainability initiatives launch in Algarve and Lisbon

    Sustainability initiatives in Portugal include the Algarve's new nature and nautical tourism sessions and the 8th Green Savers Conference in Lisbon focusing on management and the circular economy.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Portugal focuses on circular economy and global competitiveness

    Portugal is focusing on circular economy models and enhanced internationalization strategies to drive economic growth and sustainability amidst global geopolitical and resource challenges.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Sustainability initiatives launch in Portugal to promote reuse and recycling

    New sustainability initiatives in Portugal include an environmental calculator by ENTRAJUDA and a consumer education campaign by SDR Portugal regarding the deposit and refund system.

  5. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Sustainability awareness grows in Portugal despite usage gaps

    Research shows Portuguese consumers value sustainability, yet usage of circular systems like Volta remains limited. Reusing goods can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40% if it prevents new purchases.

  6. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Sustainability and circular economy initiatives expand in Portugal

    BCSD Portugal is rebranding to integrate sustainability into core business strategy, while LIPOR launches webinars on circular economy topics like textile waste and biomethane.

Sources

aepsa.pt · canalalentejo.sapo.pt · cnnportugal.iol.pt · contilnetnoticias.com.br · distribuicaohoje.com · ejornais.com.br · entrajuda.pt · greensavers.pt · jblog.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · marketeer.sapo.pt · meioemensagem.com.br · nera.pt · newslog.com.br · noticiasdacovilha.pt · officemagazine.net · renovaveismagazine.pt · revistasustentavel.pt · sapo.pt · televisao.sapo.pt

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