Niltex Project - Separation of Solid Waste BEFORE Selective Collection - SCHOOLS
ABOUT IT
Created in 2016, the Niltex Project It proposes a practical, educational, and sustainable solution for the separation of solid waste. before selective collection, encouraging conscious consumption and disposal habits.
The initiative is based on the development of a Disposable holder made from recycled and recyclable cardboard., Water-resistant, economical, and easy to assemble, it allows for the printing of educational messages and logos.
Between 2018 and 2024, the project was implemented in schools, residences, events, beaches and fairs, totaling more than 900 actions, impacting 5.4 million people directly e 28.7 million indirectly, with 600,000 supports produced.
In schools, Niltex kits (comprising a holder and colored bags) were used as a teaching tool to educate students and families about separating waste at the source. The collected material was sent to local cooperatives, which shared part of the proceeds with the school community, reinvesting resources in [the program/industry]. books, teaching materials and basic food baskets.
The project was also expanded to include an application. home, with pilot actions in neighborhoods, engaging residents via WhatsApp groups and community monitoring, which generated Increased selective waste collection and income for waste pickers..
Niltex received several national and international recognitions, including the 1st place in the IMMENSITÀ Environmental Awareness Award (2023), highlight in COP28 (2023) and mention in G20 Social (2024).
Results and Objectives
Project Objectives
• Promoting environmental education among students, teachers and families, encouraging the correct separation of solid waste at the source.
• Reduce the volume of waste destined for landfills and dumps., increasing the recovery of recyclables.
• Generating income and strengthening waste picker cooperatives., promoting social inclusion and decent work.
• Stimulating the circular economy through the reuse of recycled and recyclable materials.
• Forming community and school networks committed to sustainability.
• To value the role of partner and sponsoring institutions. in promoting good environmental practices.
Results and Impacts
• 5.4 million people directly impacted e 28.7 million indirectly between 2018 and 2024.
• 900 actions performed in schools, events and communities.
• 600,000 Niltex supports produced, made with recycled and recyclable cardboard.
• 3,235 tons of waste diverted from landfills., converted into recyclable materials.
• Increased selective glass collection in pilot communities (from 1.1 t/month to 2.5 t/month in just one neighborhood).
• Improvement in the income of waste pickers e local job creation.
• Ongoing environmental education between students, families, and partner cooperatives.
• Recognition and awards:
1st place – IMMENSITÀ Environmental Awareness Award (2023);
Presentation at COP28, Brazil Pavilion (2023);
Featured in the Program Small Businesses, Big Deals (2024);
Citation at the G20 Social Panel and at the AMCHAM event in Baku (2024).
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