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Sopsa once again awarded with the COTEC Innovative Status

Publicado em por Marco Ferreira
Inovadora COTEC

Sopsa Eco Innovation has once again been awarded the COTEC Innovative Status (Estatuto INOVADORA COTEC) for 2026—a distinction granted by COTEC Portugal that recognizes domestic companies standing out for their innovation capacity, financial stability, and management quality.

This distinction reinforces Sopsa’s position as a benchmark in developing innovative solutions for selective waste collection. It acknowledges the company’s work over recent years in creating products and services that contribute to cities that are more sustainable, efficient, and prepared for future environmental challenges.

According to COTEC Portugal, the COTEC Innovative Status distinguishes companies that demonstrate the ability to combine sound financial stability, consistent investment in innovation capital, and high management standards—factors that are crucial for increasing competitiveness and creating value.

This recognition stems from the company’s overall performance and the dedication of the entire Sopsa team, who work daily to develop innovative urban waste management solutions. Notable among these are the Lasso™ underground and semi-underground container systems—currently deployed in various municipalities both in Portugal and abroad—which contribute to more efficient selective waste collection that integrates seamlessly into the urban landscape.

“Receiving the COTEC Innovative Status again is a source of great pride for the entire team. This distinction recognizes not only the results achieved but also our ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the creation of solutions that meet the needs of municipalities and communities,” highlights Pedro Martins da Costa, CEO of Sopsa. The renewal of this status confirms the company’s ability to innovate, grow, and create value sustainably, solidifying its position among the organizations that contribute most significantly to the dynamics of Portugal’s innovation economy.

Lasso™ underground containers with hydraulic system arrive in Italy

Publicado em por Marco Ferreira
Sistemas hidráulicos Lasso chegam a Sora

Lasso Eco Innovation has taken another step in its internationalization strategy with the installation of the brand’s first underground containers in Italy. The project was carried out in the city of Sora in collaboration with EMZ Tecnologie Ambientali—Lasso’s local distributor—strengthening a partnership that is now embarking on a promising journey in the Italian market.

The initial waste collection point comprises six Lasso C3 hydraulic underground containers designed for the selective collection of plastic, paper, glass, general waste, and bio-waste. The solution features “Red Bee” units equipped with a drum mechanism and access control, incorporating technology developed by EMZ for smart waste management systems.

The opportunity was identified and developed by EMZ, which has played a pivotal role in introducing Lasso™ solutions to Italy. This project marks a significant milestone for both companies and demonstrates the potential of their collaboration to promote more efficient, modern, and sustainable waste collection systems.

Lasso™ hydraulic underground containers stand out for their high reliability, robustness, and build quality—characteristics that make them a benchmark in various international markets. Operational safety is another key attribute, ensuring simple and secure use for operators. Furthermore, the hydraulic system eliminates the need for cranes during collection operations, thereby reducing service times and operating costs, as it allows for the use of equipment municipalities already possess.

The choice of the city of Sora for this inaugural installation in Italy also holds special significance. Located in the Lazio region along the Liri River, Sora is a city with a strong historical and cultural identity that preserves the characteristics of a traditional Italian medieval town. The commitment to modern waste management solutions enhances the urban environment and improves the quality of life for both residents and visitors.

“For Lasso, this project marks the beginning of a new phase of growth in Italy. Together with EMZ, our goal is to continue developing innovative urban waste management solutions for this Mediterranean country, contributing to cleaner, more sustainable cities in the future,” says Sofia Sampaio, Lasso’s International Sales Director.

Lasso strengthens its presence in France with a new project in Chamonix

Publicado em por Marco Ferreira
Soluções Lasso em França

Lasso has just won an important international tender in the Vallée de Chamonix – Mont-Blanc region, in France, in collaboration with its exclusive partner Contenur, thereby reinforcing its position as a benchmark in the development of innovative solutions for urban waste management.

The first deliveries of the project are already underway, marking the launch of a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing the existing collection system in the region. The project involves retrofitting the current extraction system installed in semi-underground containers, which until now used bags and metal containers from various brands.

The solution proposed by Lasso includes the complete replacement of this system with metal containers equipped with Kinshofer technology, complemented by metal lids with two openings, ensuring greater operational efficiency, durability, and an improved user experience for citizens.

In total, 641 internal units of the semi-underground containers will be replaced, along with their respective lids, in a phased process that will continue until 2027.

“This project represents not only a significant step in modernizing waste collection infrastructure in Chamonix, but also strengthens the strategic partnership between Lasso and Contenur, demonstrating their joint ability to address complex challenges with high-performance technical solutions,” says Sofia Sampaio, Commercial Director for the international market.

With this achievement, Lasso continues to establish itself in the international market, bringing innovation, quality, and sustainability to new territories.

Green Bee underground containers in the new phase of waste collection in São João da Madeira

Publicado em por Marco Ferreira
Contentores enterrados Green Bee em S. João da Madeira

The Municipality of São João da Madeira has just launched a new phase aimed at creating a more modern and efficient waste management system, using underground Green Bee containers by Lasso, equipped with an access control system.

The local authority has installed 12 eco-islands of underground Green Bee containers, which will serve around one thousand families. These include a controlled-access system applied to mixed waste and bio-waste containers, which will come into force at the beginning of May. Paper/cardboard, plastic/metal, and glass containers will remain freely accessible.

According to the municipality, “with this model, it will be possible to identify waste producers, in line with national and European legislation, with a view to introducing in the future a fairer pricing system based on the quantity of waste produced (PAYT), rather than on water consumption, as is currently the case.”

Citizens will be given access to an electronic key, which they must request by April 30 via the free phone number 800 206 869. From that date onward, general waste and bio-waste containers will only be accessible to residents who have obtained the electronic key.

At the same time, the Municipality is also working with the non-domestic sector in the civic center to provide bio-waste containers. This process is expected to be completed by April 30, with the removal of surface waste containers from public streets in this area planned for early May.

“The Municipality of São João da Madeira has been achieving impressive results in its urban waste management, and Lasso is proud to contribute to this success through its containers for selective urban waste collection, now equipped with a new generation of smart systems,” said Pedro Martins da Costa, CEO of Lasso.

Overall waste management results in the city in 2025, considering a population of 24,247 inhabitants (INE 2023), include:

  • Total recycling increased from 26% (2024) to 36%, with a target of 60% by 2030
  • Recycling of paper/cardboard, plastic/metal, and glass rose from 21.4% to 22.3%
  • Annual urban waste generation per capita in São João da Madeira is 436.94 kg/inhabitant, below the target of 511, meaning the municipality has already met this goal

Daily urban waste generation per capita is 1.2 kg/inhabitant, compared to the national average of 1.4 kg/inhabitant (2023)

Lasso semi-underground containers installed in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Region

Publicado em por Alexandra Martins

The Lasso™ brand continues to consolidate its presence in the French market, this time through the DLVAgglo – Durance Luberon Verdon Agglomération project implemented by Contenur, its distributor in France. The project involves the installation of semi-underground containers for the selective collection of urban waste in the agglomeration of communities located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, in southeastern France.

This region is distinguished by its strong natural and landscape component, marked by rural areas, small communities and a high environmental value, integrating mountainous areas, valleys and touristic areas of great importance. This context requires waste management solutions that combine robustness, functionality and integration into the public space, criteria that are the basis for Lasso’s waste containerization solutions.

To date, approximately 130 semi-underground concrete containers with a capacity of 5 m³ have been supplied, intended for the collection of four waste streams: mixed waste, packaging, paper, and glass.

The applied coatings have varied between “Rolled Pebble” and “Recycled Plastic,” with an “Image Coating” already implemented in one of the recycling banks, a solution visible in the most recent installations. The installation of five containers in painted concrete in the color “Forge” for the community of Gréoux-les-Bains is also planned for a future delivery.

The modular HDPE lids maintained a consistent configuration throughout the various phases of the project. For the mixed waste stream, lids with a double drum and a lid adapted for large producers were used, while the remaining streams use “Façade” vertical opening lids, also with a lid adapted for large producers.

For Sofia Sampaio, commercial director of Lasso, this project represents a strategic step in the brand’s international growth: “Projects like DLVAgglo demonstrate confidence in our solutions and reinforce the importance of the partnership with Contenur, which has been fundamental to consolidating our brand in France, through solutions adapted to the technical and territorial specificities of each region.”

With this project, Lasso reaffirms its commitment to developing sustainable, durable, and technically adapted solutions to meet the needs of each community, contributing to more efficient waste management in demanding urban and rural contexts.

Lasso SEMI BT semi-underground containers installed in Hérault

Publicado em por Marco Ferreira
Lasso Semi BT em Herault

Contenur, the exclusive distributor of Lasso for the French market, has installed around 40 Lasso SEMI BT semi-underground containers in the department of Hérault, in southern France, as part of a project promoted by Syndicat Centre Hérault.

These are semi-underground containers with a “Wood Imitation” cladding, concrete pit, and Kinshofer lifting system with a metal inner container and double door. The modular polyethylene lid includes a flap, and the containers for residual waste are equipped with a double drum lid and pre-installed access control system.

Thanks to their robustness and high construction quality, this model has demonstrated excellent performance, perfectly adapting to the region’s requirements, both from an aesthetic and functional perspective.

Hérault, located in the Occitanie region, is known for its diverse landscapes, combining Mediterranean coastline, modern urban areas, and historic villages. It is an area committed to environmental sustainability, where efficient waste management is an increasingly important priority.

“The installation of SEMI BT containers in Hérault represents an important step in strengthening selective waste collection in urban and semi-urban areas in France. This project, developed by our partner Contenur, reflects not only the confidence in the quality of Lasso’s solution but also the commitment of Syndicat Centre Hérault to more efficient, modern, and environmentally responsible waste management,” says Sofia Sampaio, Lasso’s commercial director for the international market.

With this project, Lasso strengthens its presence in France and reaffirms its role in innovation and the quality of urban waste management solutions.

Lasso sponsors the 15th National Waste Management Meeting

Publicado em por Alexandra Martins
Lasso marca

Lasso’s underground containers will be present at the 15th National Waste Management Meeting (XV Encontro Nacional de Gestão de Resíduos), which will take place on May 22nd, in Lisbon. Organized by APEMETA – Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies, in collaboration with ESGRA – Association for Waste Management, the event is one of the main national forums dedicated to policies, practices and innovations in the waste management sector.

As a Gold Sponsor, Lasso will showcase in its exhibition space the new underground container solutions – including the new SEMI DUO – developed by Sopsa to ensure greater efficiency in urban cleaning and hygiene, specifically in the collection of urban waste. Visitors will also be able to learn more about the potential of intelligent systems for container filling levels monitoring and access control, which allow for the optimization of collection routes, reduction of operational costs and promotion of environmental sustainability in cities.

“This event is a privileged showcase for us to share our vision on the future of urban waste management. At Sopsa – and through our Lasso brand – we believe that technology and design must go hand in hand to respond to the challenges of modern cities. Being present at the XV National Waste Management Meeting allows us not only to showcase what we are developing, but also to listen to and learn from the main stakeholders in the sector”, says Maria João Ferreira, Sopsa’s commercial director for the national market. With this presence, Lasso reinforces its commitment to innovation and sustainability, actively contributing to the modernization of the waste management sector in Portugal.

Santo Tirso City Council honors Sopsa at INVEST Gala

Publicado em por Alexandra Martins
Sopsa distinguida na Gala INVEST em Santo Tirso

Sopsa, SA – the company that develops and manufactures Lasso underground and semi-underground containers – was one of the 101 companies honored by Santo Tirso City Council for its PME Excellence status during the INVEST Gala, a ceremony held this April at the Fábrica de Santo Thyrso.

For the Mayor of Santo Tirso, Alberto Costa, “the 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧 pays a fair and deserved tribute to the companies in our municipality that, with vision, hard work and resilience, achieved the prestigious status of PME Líder and PME Excelência in 2023”.

The PME Excelência award is granted annually by IAPMEI – Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation, from the universe of PME Líder, in recognition of the merit and contribution of companies to the results of the economy. This is, therefore, a recognition of the economic, financial and management performance achieved in 2023.

“Sopsa is very proud to receive this distinction from the Santo Tirso local authority. This recognition is the result of the commitment of our entire team, the trust of our customers and our constant dedication to innovation and quality. We will continue to work with the same passion and commitment that has brought us this far and to support municipalities on their path to more sustainable waste management. Thank you all!” said Maria João Ferreira, Sopsa’s commercial director for the national market.

Vilnius selects Green Bee underground waste containers

Publicado em por Alexandra Martins

The city of Vilnius, in Lithuania, adopted Lasso’s Green Bee underground waste containers to reinforce selective waste collection. Following the brand’s expansion efforts into Eastern European countries, this is yet another important market in Eastern countries opting for Lasso’s underground containers to support their sustainability goals.

The Green Bee underground containers installed in Vilnius, show a stainless steel column, and have a capacity of 5m³ for collecting mixed waste, plastic and packaging and paper and cardboard, and 3m³ for glass collection. The choice for this model is precisely due to its large capacity for collecting waste and its storage underground, which reduces the number of collection trips and also ensures greater hygiene in the urban space, in addition to its design and aesthetic appearance, pleasing to the eye and harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape.

Also noteworthy is the pedal detail for greater comfort in use and the personalized signage for that municipality.

Lasso semi-underground containers installed in Val de Drôme

Publicado em por Alexandra Martins

Lasso has supplied around 70 new semi-underground containers for waste collection in the community of Val de Drôme, in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, in France. In a region with an essentially agricultural and rural landscape, the new Lasso Semi PE containers offer a large storage capacity for all types of waste, reducing collection trips and offering a more sustainable solution.

In a project developed in collaboration with Contenur, Lasso’s distributor for the French market, recycling banks were installed made up of 5m³ semi-underground polyethylene containers, with “Imitation Wood” recycled plastic finishing.

Regarding its technical characteristics and configurations, the container for mixed waste has a modular lid with a simple drum, with bag and Quick System extraction system; for packaging and paper, a solution was selected with a modular lid and small lid, bag and Quick System extraction system; and, for glass, the option was also the modular lid with a small lid, but here with a metal tank, better adapted to this type of waste, with a single hook extraction system.

“The configuration solutions for Lasso semi-underground containers are quite diverse, from the openings, to the tank and the extraction system, and allow adaptation to the needs of each community, this versatility being one of its great advantages. They are also containers that ensure a perfect fit into the environment and support the sustainability strategies of municipalities”, says Sofia Sampaio, Lasso’s commercial director for the international market.

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