The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) issued a warning today regarding the urgent need for proper waste separation during the summer holidays—a time when the highest volume of urban waste is generated, totaling nearly two million tons.

To mark the start of summer, APA is taking its “Let’s separate the waste” awareness campaign—launched earlier this year—on a tour of six districts. The initiative aims to inform and raise awareness, highlighting that waste generation peaks now, with August being the worst month.

Last year, between June and September, over 1.8 million tons of urban waste were produced; August alone accounted for more than 480,000 tons, APA noted in a statement released today.

With July and August being the most critical months, this new phase of the campaign seeks to highlight the need for proper waste separation—even while on vacation—and to promote responsible behavior.

“During this seasonal period, when families and friends gather—whether at home or while out and about—proper waste separation should not be neglected, so as to reduce environmental impact,” APA emphasized in the statement.

The new “Let’s separate the waste” campaign activity features a traveling truck that serves as a base for initiatives inviting communities to reflect on the importance of waste separation.

“Contrary to common belief, summer is consistently the period of highest waste generation in Portugal. This trend is expected to continue this year. However, it is important to stress 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,” said APA’s president José Pimenta Machado, as quoted in the statement.

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 “mural of excuses ” displaying the reasons often given for failing to separate waste correctly.

The “Let’s separate the waste” campaign runs until the end of the year.

APA—a public institute within the State’s indirect administration—is the entity responsible for implementing environmental policies in Portugal, with a remit covering monitoring, planning and evaluation, licensing, and enforcement.

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The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) issued a warning today regarding the urgent need for proper waste sorting during the summer holidays—a period when the highest volume of urban waste is generated, totaling nearly two million tons.

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 its “Let’s separate the waste” campaign, which launched earlier this year. The agency highlights that waste generation peaks during this season, with August being the worst month.

Last year, between June and September, over 1.8 million tons of urban waste were produced; August alone accounted for more than 480,000 tons, the APA noted in a statement released today. With July and August being the most critical months, this new phase of the campaign aims to raise awareness about the need for proper waste sorting—even while on vacation—and to promote responsible behavior.

“During this seasonal period, when families and friends gather—whether at home or while out and about—proper waste sorting should not be neglected, so as to reduce environmental impact,” the APA emphasized in the statement. The new “Let’s separate the waste” campaign initiative features a traveling truck that serves as a base for activities inviting communities to reflect on the importance of waste sorting.

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The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) issued a warning today regarding the urgent need for proper waste sorting during the summer holidays—a time when the highest volume of urban waste is generated, totaling nearly two million tons.

Why is summer the peak season for waste generation in Portugal?
To mark the start of summer, APA is taking its “Let’s separate the waste” awareness campaign—launched earlier this year—on a tour of six districts. The initiative aims to inform and raise awareness, highlighting that waste generation peaks during this period, with August being the worst month.

How many tons of waste are produced during the summer holidays?
Last year, between June and September, over 1.8 million tons of urban waste were generated; Portugal produced more than 480,000 tons in August alone, APA noted in a statement released today.

What is the main goal of this new campaign phase?
With July and August being the most critical months, this new phase of the campaign aims to highlight the need for proper waste sorting—even while on vacation—and to promote responsible behavior.

Should we continue to sort our waste even when on holiday?
“During this seasonal period, when families and friends gather—whether at home or while out and about—proper waste sorting should not be abandoned, so as to reduce environmental impact,” APA emphasized in the statement.

What will the new “Let’s separate the waste” campaign activity entail?
The new “Let’s separate the waste” campaign activity features a mobile unit that serves as a base for initiatives inviting communities to reflect on the importance of waste sorting.

Why does summer pose a challenge for waste management?
“Contrary to common belief, summer is consistently the period with the 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,” said APA’s president José Pimenta Machado, as quoted in the statement.

What activities are planned to raise public awareness?
The roadshow includes a quiz on public knowledge regarding proper waste sorting, a sustainable consumption simulator that identifies consumer profiles, workshops for creating art from recycled materials, and games. It also features a “mural of excuses” displaying the excuses often given for failing to sort waste correctly. The “Let’s separate the waste” campaign runs until the end of the year.

What is the role of the Portuguese Environment Agency?
The APA—a public institute within the State’s indirect administration—is the entity responsible for implementing environmental policies in Portugal, with competencies covering monitoring, planning and assessment, licensing, and enforcement.

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APA campaign visits Portimão to raise public awareness about the proper sorting of urban waste.

From July 24 to 26, Portimão will host a stop on the “Roadshow” for the national campaign “Let’s separate the waste”. Promoted by the Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA), the campaign aims to raise public awareness regarding the correct sorting of urban waste during the summer.

The initiative comes at a time when waste generation reaches its annual peak. According to the APA, over 1.8 million tons of urban waste were produced in Portugal between June and September, with August recording the highest volume—exceeding 480,000 tons.

The awareness-raising campaign features a traveling truck that will visit six Portuguese cities, concluding in Portimão. Its goal is to highlight the importance of recycling and proper waste sorting during a season characterized by increased consumption and a high concentration of tourists and visitors.

Throughout the three-day event, the public can participate in various activities, including a waste-sorting quiz, a sustainable consumption simulator, art workshops using recycled materials, and games designed for different age groups.

The roadshow also includes a participatory mural where visitors are invited to reflect on the reasons commonly given for not sorting waste correctly—an effort aimed at encouraging more responsible behavior.

In a statement, APA’s president José Pimenta Machado notes that “contrary to common belief, summer is consistently the period of highest waste generation in Portugal,” emphasizing the importance of engaging communities in adopting more sustainable practices.

The initiative takes place in Portimão from July 24 to 26. Opening hours will be from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.

The “Let’s separate the waste” campaign runs until the end of 2026.

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The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) is marking the start of summer with a communication and awareness-raising campaign highlighting the urgent need for proper urban waste sorting in Portugal; the initiative will travel across six districts of the country, from Braga to Portimão.

The first stop of the APA’s summer awareness campaign is in the city of Coimbra, at Praça da República, running from Friday (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) through Saturday (9:00 AM–8:00 PM) and Sunday (11:00 AM–6:00 PM).

Over the coming days, a mobile unit—or “Roadshow”—will invite the local community in Coimbra to reflect on the importance of sorting the waste generated in their homes.

The sustainable “Roadshow” trailer features a quiz to test the public’s knowledge of proper waste sorting, a sustainable consumption simulator that identifies consumer profiles, workshops for creating art from recycled materials, and various games for the whole family, among other activities.

The “Roadshow” also features a mural that, at each stop, collects the excuses people give for not sorting their waste correctly—the “mural of excuses.” This thought-provoking mural aims to challenge the public to make fewer excuses and recycle more.

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The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) issued a warning today regarding the urgent need for proper waste separation during the summer holidays—a time when the highest volume of urban waste is generated, totaling nearly two million tons.

To mark the start of summer, APA is touring six districts across the country with an information and awareness-raising initiative as part of its “Let’s separate the waste” campaign, which launched earlier this year. The agency highlights that waste production peaks during this period, with August being the worst month.

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, APA noted in a statement released today.

With July and August being the most critical months, this new phase of the campaign aims to raise awareness about the need for proper waste separation—even while on vacation—and to promote responsible behavior.

“During this seasonal period, when families and friends gather—whether at home or while out and about—proper waste separation must not be neglected, so as to reduce environmental impact,” APA emphasized in the statement.

The new initiative under the “Let’s separate the waste” campaign features a mobile unit that hosts activities inviting communities to reflect on the importance of waste separation.

“Contrary to popular belief, summer is consistently the period of highest waste generation in Portugal. This trend is expected to continue this year. However, it is important to stress that waste does not take a break or rest during the summer. Through this initiative, we hope to engage communities in an issue that concerns everyone, from the Algarve to the Minho,” said APA’s president José Pimenta Machado, as quoted in the statement.

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 “excuses wall” displaying the reasons often given for failing to separate waste correctly.

The “Let’s separate the waste” campaign runs until the end of the year.

The APA—a public institute within the State’s indirect administration—is the entity responsible for implementing environmental policies in Portugal, with a remit covering monitoring, planning and evaluation, licensing, and enforcement.

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