Ecological Rehabilitation in a Sulfur Sludge Disposal Area
ABOUT IT
The project aims to environmentally rehabilitate the former sulfur sludge storage area. in the unit of Cajati/SP. The sulfur residue, stored in an area of 10,000 m², he was fully reused and sold, in accordance with the principles of circular economy.
The methodology includes the creation of microenvironments, integrating geotechnical stability, environmental investigation e ecological restoration. Techniques such as the following were applied:
Use of topsoil to form depressions in the terrain;
Application of forest residues for creating shelters for wildlife;
Planting of 1,000 native seedlings produced in our own nursery, promoting floristic diversity e ecological suitability to the biome.
Results and Objectives
Objectives
Restoring the ecological functions of the degraded area;
To promote landscape rehabilitation and ecological restoration.;
Regulate the local climate and restore natural habitats.;
Integrate circular economy principles in the management of industrial waste.
Results (to date / achieved)
Ecological restoration of 1 hectare;
1,000 native seedlings planted, increasing local biodiversity;
Full reuse and commercialization of sulfur sludge.;
Restoration of natural habitats and ecological functions of the area..
SDGs
External Certification
International Commitments
National Commitments
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