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'In the last 20 years, Portugal has witnessed great improvements in the waste management sector such as prioritising a smooth transition to a circular economy, as well as decarbonisation, with a special focus on e-mobility in public transport,' according to the country's secretary of state for environment Carlos Martins. Speaking at the International Congress for Battery Recycling in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, he added: 'At a time of great ambition and great innovation, there are also great challenges.'
Around 30% of batteries are recycled in Portugal each year, representing some 25 000 tonnes; this is below the mandatory 45% target set by the EU for 2016. To improve on these recycling statistics, investment in sustainable battery solutions is vital, Martins told delegates last Wednesday. He also called for increasing synergy between proper management of e-scrap, end-of-life vehicles and batteries.