Transforming Waste into Opportunities: A Circular Economy Model in the North and Northeast of Brazil
ABOUT IT
O COBAP Group project consists of Waste management and transformation of cardboard scraps into recycled packaging., operating primarily in the Northern and Northeastern states of Brazil. Through PACEL, are collected 29,000 tons of cardboard waste annually, processed in a press with a capacity of 25 t/h, the largest in Latin America.
The collected material is transformed into approximately 2,000 tons/month of recycled 100% packaging, serving various industrial sectors. The initiative integrates best practices of circular economy, contributing to the Reducing waste in landfills, conservation of natural resources e mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
The COBAP Group also operates in the area social, benefiting more than 400 direct jobs and approximately 2,000 families indirectly., through programs such Ecosom, Grow and support for Jacques Klein Music Institute.
Results and Objectives
Objectives:
Promote the reuse of cardboard and plastic scraps., transforming waste into recycled products.
Reduce the volume of waste destined for landfills..
Foster positive social impact, benefiting waste pickers and local communities.
Ensuring traceability and sustainability in production., through certifications such as FSC e Green Seal.
Meeting the goals of the National Solid Waste Policy and ESG indicators..
Results:
Processing of 29,000 tons of waste paper per year..
Production of approximately 2,000 tons/month of recycled packaging..
Social benefit for 2,000 families and the creation of 400 direct jobs..
Reduction of solid waste and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions..
Expanded processing capacity with the largest waste press in Latin America (25 t/h).
FSC certified since 2019 and Green Seal., ensuring traceability and sustainable production.
Efficient use of water, with recovery of 600 m³/day.
SDGs
12. Responsible consumption and production , 13. Climate action
External Certification
No
International Commitments
National Commitments
National Circular Economy Policy, National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS)
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