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 […]
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, […]
Mano Medeiros fulfills agenda alongside Minister Luciana Santos
Source: CBN Recife – 14/10/2024 Mano Medeiros (PL), Mayor of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, was with the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Luciana Santos, and the head of the Regional Unit of the Northeast, Edilson Silva, on Monday (14) at the Ecoparque located in the municipality. The meeting took place at the invitation of the […]
