Brazil for the Environment

ABOUT IT

The project aims To structure and connect all actors in the recycling chain., ensuring recycled material solutions for packaging across various industries. Through technology and traceability, Eureciclo connects interested customers with recycling companies, encouraging the recycling chain and increasing recycling rates in Brazil.

The project creates a sustainable ecosystem, generating:

  • Income for the actors in the recycling chain;

  • Expansion of circular chains;

  • Increasing use of Recycled content in industrial packaging, promoting a circular economy and reducing carbon emissions.

Currently, there are already more than 3,000 tons/year Packaging that previously did not use recycled content is now starting to use it.

Results and Objectives

Objectives

  • To structure the recycling chain and connect it to industries;

  • Encourage the use of recycled materials in packaging;

  • Generate income for recycling companies and other stakeholders in the supply chain;

  • To promote circular economy and reduce environmental impacts.

Results and Impacts

  • 3,000 tons/year Packaging now made with recycled material;

  • Examples of clients:

    • Ambev: 2 tons of recycled glass;

    • Aunt Sonia: Packaging with 30% of recycled content;

  • Creation of circular supply chain ecosystem with traceability and technology;

  • Expansion of the recycled materials market and potential reduction in carbon emissions as more companies adopt the model.

SDGs

External Certification

No

International Commitments

National Commitments

Carbon Market, National Circular Economy Policy, National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS)

More info

Creating a Network to Encourage Packaging with More Recycled Material

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