The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) takes place from November 22nd to 30th and, this year, focuses on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), under the motto "Turn on the value. Turn off the waste". The objective is to draw attention to the accelerated growth of electronic waste in the European Union, raising awareness among citizens, companies and organizations for more sustainable consumption and management practices for this equipment.

Aligned with customer behavior trends, the Recycling Line app aims to facilitate and encourage recycling through a practical, accessible, and intuitive tool that allows users to ask questions and contribute to the adoption of more conscious behaviors and good environmental practices in their daily lives.

Total selective collection increased and unsorted collection decreased EGF, the company responsible for the treatment and recovery of urban waste in 174 municipalities in mainland Portugal and 60% of the population, recorded a 5% increase in total selective collection in 2023, including packaging, wood, bio-waste and bulky items.