Main challenges of Solid Waste Management in Brazil
Brazil is a country of continental dimensions. With diverse biomes, cultures, and structures, the challenges of waste management in the country are numerous, causing environmental, social, and economic impacts. However, with the advancement of green technologies, the development of waste recovery companies, and the implementation of circular economy practices in Brazilian legislation, not only are […]
Focus on the regionalization of landfills
Source: Valor Econômico by Cláudio Marques – 03/31/25 Regionalization of landfills could reduce the number of open dumps in the country by 30%. According to organizations and experts, a consortium of municipalities would be the first step toward complying with legislation and eliminating or reducing the number of active dumpsites in the country. The Brazilian […]
Regionalization of landfills could reduce the number of open dumps in the country by 30%
Source: Valor Econômico by Cláudio Marques — 03/31/2025 According to organizations and experts, municipal consortiums would be the first step toward complying with legislation and eliminating or reducing the number of open dumps still operating in the country. The Brazilian Association of Waste and Environment (Abrema) estimates that it is possible to take a shortcut […]
Landfill market bets on energy recovery from waste
Orizon’s plant in Paulínia (SP) will begin operations this year with the capacity to produce 200,000 m³/day of biomethane — Photo: Press Release Source: Valor Econômico – 03/31/2025 The activities of sanitary landfills go beyond receiving and treating organic waste, moving toward waste recovery, especially through the production of biogas and biomethane. “The future lies […]
