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Environmental news, climate policy, and sustainability in Portugal.

Color-coded recycling bins lined up against a wall — illustrating Portugal's waste separation infrastructure as the Volta deposit return scheme expands

Sistema Volta Hits 10 Million Container Returns in Two Months — 10-Cent Deposit Scheme Reaches Symbolic Milestone on Dia de Portugal

SDR Portugal says the Volta deposit-return scheme handled 10 million single-use plastic, metal and aluminium drinks containers in its first 60 days. The 10-cent deposit, 2,500 collection points and 9 August transition deadline explained — plus what changes for expat shoppers.