How Urban Solid Waste Management Works in Brazil
Urban solid waste management in Brazil is the responsibility of municipalities, which contract companies to handle the collection of materials, transportation, and final disposal, which must be done in a sanitary landfill. Usually, these steps are carried out by the same company. These service providers for urban solid waste management are approved through public tenders, […]
Landfill, controlled landfill, sanitary landfill, and ecopark, what’s the difference?
Every Brazilian citizen has the right to basic sanitation, including waste management, but not everyone has access to the service, or when they do, it is ineffective and causes negative socio-environmental impact. Therefore, to ensure these rights, it is essential to understand the difference between a landfill, a controlled landfill, a sanitary landfill, and an […]
The Importance of Involving Young People in Environmental Education Projects
Sustainability is a practice that benefits the collective good, and everyone should have access to it, both as beneficiaries and as agents of change. To achieve this, the engagement of all fronts—political, business, and social—is crucial. Within this concept, we can say that the involvement of communities and youth in environmental education is the foundation […]
Circular Economy in Brazil, Opportunities and Challenges
Companies are key players in the process of more conscious consumption, developing technologies and positive solutions for the environment and society. Applying circular economy in Brazil could be one of the solutions for the country to stand out in sustainable innovation. Circular Economy in Brazil: An Overview Brazil is already recognized for its innovation capacity, […]
