The Mota-Engil Group is deeply saddened to announce that António Mota, the Group's long-standing leader who served as its chairman for more than 27 years, from 1995 to January 2023, passed away this morning in the city of Porto. Today we bid farewell to an extraordinary man, a visionary entrepreneur who leaves behind a unique legacy, known for his humanistic spirit and solidarity with society, and the mark he left on everyone who knew him.

The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2025 takes place between November 22nd and 30th, with a special focus on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), a rapidly growing stream with a strong environmental impact. The initiative also aims to promote the essential principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling, encouraging citizens, public and private entities to adopt more sustainable practices.

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.

Valorlis rewards schools with the best environmental performance Valorlis awarded the Lugar dos Príncipes Nursery and Kindergarten for its excellent performance in the Ecovalor Programme. At the award ceremony, the institution was also treated to a staged reading of the story ‘Piu e o Planeta’ by writer and illustrator Tânia Bailão Lopes, who enchanted the children with her performance on environmental awareness and caring for the planet.

Valorlis will be present on the region's beaches in July and August with the ‘EcoPraias + Vidro’ campaign, created with the aim of increasing the amount of glass packaging collected and sent for recycling during the bathing season.

In line with trends in customer behaviour, the Recycling Line APP aims to facilitate and encourage recycling, through a practical, accessible and intuitive tool that allows you to ask questions and contribute to the adoption of more conscious behaviour and good environmental practices in your day-to-day life.