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How can I order a reusable bag for my home to help with sorting my trash?
Recycling bags will only be distributed during an awareness campaign or the implementation of a new service. You can also receive recycling bags through the Recycle BinGo app, www.recyclebingo.pt/, and participate in the game that awards prizes to those who recycle.
How can I request reusable bags for my school to put in the classrooms?
You should send an email to the Recycling Line atendimento@linhadareciclagem.pt, and mention the desired quantities.
I am a teacher and I am working with my students on the topic of recycling. How can I obtain information about this topic?
We can provide communication and awareness materials, namely leaflets, and for this purpose you should send an email to the Recycling Line at atendimento@linhadareciclagem.pt, outlining your project and mentioning the quantities required.
I'd like to know the opening hours of your facilities. Where can I go to see them?
This information is available on the EGF website, under the Contacts->Companies tab. Then you should select the company in your region and check the available hours for each facility. If you don't know which company receives and processes waste in your area, follow this link www.egf.pt/pt/contactos/empresas/
I know there are several companies nationwide that have composting projects and offer composters. How can I get information about composting and purchasing composters?
You should contact the Recycling Line free of charge by calling 800 911 400 or emailing atendimento@linhadareciclagem.pt to obtain this information.
I need compost for my garden/home yard/school yard. How can I order it?
You should contact the Recycling Line free of charge by calling 800 911 400 or emailing atendimento@linhadareciclagem.pt, describing your project and the area of land where you want the compost.
I work for a company and need access to its licenses. How can I obtain this information?
You should consult the website of each company (User Area / Documentation section) that manages municipal waste in your area of residence. If you do not know which company receives and processes waste in your region, follow this link www.egf.pt/pt/contactos/empresas/
I'm writing a master's thesis and I need information about waste management. How should I proceed?
You should send an email to the Recycling Line, atendimento@linhadareciclagem.pt, with the information you wish to have clarified, so that the technical services can assess the issues and respond to your request.
What is the difference between macro and micro plastics?
"Macro: plastics larger than 25mm. Micro: plastics smaller than 5mm." Currently, we can say that "Small plastics, big problems." Small plastics such as cotton swabs, straws, coffee spoons, etc., have proven to be a problem for the environment and for recycling industries, either because of their composition, which makes recycling impossible, or because of their characteristics that make them a harmful target for the ocean due to their size and lightness, which allows them to easily enter storm drains and head towards the sea without any barrier to stop them. Always look for biodegradable materials for single use; nature will thank you, and so will we.