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Urban Waste in Portugal
Waste and Urban Cleaning – a joint problem to which we all contribute
According to the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), urban waste is defined as “waste from undifferentiated collection and from households selective collection (…)”. This waste is made up of a variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics, bio-waste, wood, textiles, batteries, mattresses, furniture, and others. According to APA data, 5.323 million tonnes of urban waste were produced in 2022. Although in 2020 and 2022 the increase in the production of this waste was less than 1%, 0.05% and 0.24% respectively, since 2016 the amount of waste produced has been on the rise (of particular note was 2018, when 4% more waste was produced than in the previous year). It’s therefore not surprising when, using the same data, we realise that each Portuguese person produces 1.39 kg of rubbish a day. To make matters worse, in 2022, 77% of waste collection was undifferentiated, while selective collection accounted for only 21%. Once collected, the main final destination of urban waste in 2022 was landfill (57%), followed by recycling (16%), energy recovery (15%) and finally composting and other recovery (8% and 2% respectively). As we can see from the data presented here, urban waste has posed major challenges for urban centres, not only in terms of its management but also in terms of pollution and the pressure it puts on the environment.
*Source: apa
Urban Waste in Portugal
Waste and Urban Cleaning – a joint problem to which we all contribute
According to the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), urban waste is defined as “waste from undifferentiated collection and from households selective collection (…)”. This waste is made up of a variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics, bio-waste, wood, textiles, batteries, mattresses, furniture, and others. According to APA data, 5.323 million tonnes of urban waste were produced in 2022. Although in 2020 and 2022 the increase in the production of this waste was less than 1%, 0.05% and 0.24% respectively, since 2016 the amount of waste produced has been on the rise (of particular note was 2018, when 4% more waste was produced than in the previous year). It’s therefore not surprising when, using the same data, we realise that each Portuguese person produces 1.39 kg of rubbish a day. To make matters worse, in 2022, 77% of waste collection was undifferentiated, while selective collection accounted for only 21%. Once collected, the main final destination of urban waste in 2022 was landfill (57%), followed by recycling (16%), energy recovery (15%) and finally composting and other recovery (8% and 2% respectively). As we can see from the data presented here, urban waste has posed major challenges for urban centres, not only in terms of its management but also in terms of pollution and the pressure it puts on the environment.
*Source: apa
Urban Cleaning & Tuk Tuks
Pollution-free cleaning that reaches every corner of the city
As we can see from the data above, cities are facing serious problems when it comes to urban waste management. In fact, several reports have reached the media, mainly focussed on metropolitan areas, from citizens concerned about the hygiene of communal spaces. The complaints, which are multiple and frequent, relate not only to the amount of waste, but also to the appearance of pests associated with this type of situation. In order to deal with these challenges, new solutions have emerged, one of them being e-Tuks. The cargo space of tuk tuks can be configured in various ways, including an open box configuration that is perfect for transporting waste and carrying out urban cleaning. In addition, the ease of driving and mobility of these vehicles means that urban cleaning can be carried out more easily and effectively, getting into places where large cleaning vehicles cannot.
L5 Cargo Pickup
The ecological solution for urban cleaning or transporting materials.
With the capacity to carry up to 800 kg in its cargo space, the tuk tuk L5 Cargo Pickup is the perfect solution to boost the cleanliness of urban centres. As well as being 100% electric and therefore creating no air or noise pollution, an important point when it comes to cleanliness and ecology, this e-Tuk also allows employees to cover more territory than they could on foot and accompanied by traditional cleaning trolleys. In addition, the vehicle’s size and mobility allow it to clean narrow and/or steep streets.
L5 Cargo Pickup
The ecological solution for urban cleaning or transporting materials.
With the capacity to carry up to 800 kg in its cargo space, the tuk tuk L5 Cargo Pickup is the perfect solution to boost the cleanliness of urban centres. As well as being 100% electric and therefore creating no air or noise pollution, an important point when it comes to cleanliness and ecology, this e-Tuk also allows employees to cover more territory than they could on foot and accompanied by traditional cleaning trolleys. In addition, the vehicle’s size and mobility allow it to clean narrow and/or steep streets.