Main Barriers to Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle Among The Portuguese 2025

In Portugal, the biggest challenge to living more sustainably is cost. More than half of people say eco-friendly products are too expensive.
Transport is another problem. About 30% say there are not enough public transport options, making it hard to avoid driving. Many also feel that sustainable choices are inconvenient or take too much time.
Other barriers include not finding enough sustainable products, difficulty changing eating habits, and limited recycling or composting services. People who rent their homes also face limits, such as not being able to install solar panels.
Some feel they don’t know enough about how to live more sustainably, while others say old habits are hard to change or one person’s actions don’t matter. A smaller group mention lack of support from family or workplace rules.
Overall, many in Portugal want to live more sustainably, but practical problems and system-level changes are needed to make it easier for everyone.

For further insights, explore 3R practices in Portugal, Awareness of the 3R concept among Portuguese, Portuguese sustainable lifestyle priorities.