Investments, New Structure, and Natural Gem: João Pessoa Shines in ‘O Globo’ Newspaper
João Pessoa coastline – Photo: Walla Santos/ClickPB Source: Redação Paraíba Já – March 16, 2025, at 11:35 AM National publication highlights the capital of Paraíba as a hub for economic and tourism growth, attracting companies, investors, and people in search of new opportunities For decades, João Pessoa was seen as the “ugly duckling” of the […]
The price is a barrier to energy generation from waste
Source: Portal Tratamento de Água – 05/03/25 Incineration produces electricity, and the emitted gas can be captured for industrial use The transformation of waste into energy is starting to gain traction both as a way to dispose of urban solid waste and to generate extra revenue for companies in the sector. Currently, Brazil produces around […]
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, […]
