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 […]
What causes open dumps, like in the Atacama Desert?
Although we now understand that open dumps are a danger to the environment and surrounding communities, we still see few actions to address this issue. What causes open dumps like the one in the Atacama Desert, Chile, which receives branded clothes from other countries? What are open dumps? Open dumps are places where discarded waste […]
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 […]
