Brazil for the Environment

ABOUT IT

The WHEEL is a Innovative door-to-door selective waste collection model, which combines:

  • Social mobilization and digital engagement for scheduling and traceability;

  • Efficient micrologistics using light vehicles (tuk-tuks) to optimize routes and reduce emissions;

  • Inclusion and professionalization of waste picker cooperatives, strengthening value chains for recyclables;

  • Scalability objectiveTo become a municipal public policy for selective waste collection.

Results and Objectives

Specific objectives:

  1. Testing micrologistics with tuk-tuk vehicles and evaluating scalability;

  2. Measuring citizen engagement and logistical efficiency;

  3. Assess user profile and communication suitability;

  4. Strengthen cooperatives and professionalize waste pickers;

  5. To map the interest of independent waste pickers in regulation;

  6. To ensure traceability and circularity of materials.

 

Results Achieved / Impacts

  • Collection and sorting: >5.5 tons of recyclables processed by the partner cooperative;

  • Emissions reduction: >30% of CO₂e compared to conventional vehicles;

  • Optimized routes: Distance ≤6 km, average time ≤90 minutes;

  • Income of cooperative members: +20% average increase;

  • Training: 90% of cooperative members in safety training;

  • Member satisfaction: Ergonomics ≥8.5 and overall satisfaction ≥8;

  • User engagement: 250 participants, average of 7.5 kg of waste delivered per person, loyalty +60%;

  • Coverage target: 50 independent waste pickers served, 100% traceability, waste ≤5%.

 

Type of Waste / Resources

  • Paper and cardboard, plastic, glass, metal, cooking oil, long-life packaging

  • Quantity processed: 6 tons of waste

  • Estimated water savings: 100,000 L

SDGs

External Certification

No

International Commitments

National Commitments

More info

RODA | Recycling at your door

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