Kolekt launches waste-footprint tool to help organisations turn responsibility into verified recovery
Kolekt has launched its Waste Footprint Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help organisations understand their waste footprint and take practical action to make it lighter and more circular. “The calculator gives organisations a practical starting point: calculate the footprint, reduce it where possible, and support verified recovery for the material that cannot yet […]
Mozambique’s First Waste Recovery Certificate issued in advance of EPR regulations
The first Kolekt Exchange Certificate (KXC) has been issued in Mozambique, by the country’s largest recycler, and long-term Kolekt partner, Topack. The unique Certificate is verified proof that Topack has purchased, processed and sold 247 tonnes of post-consumer PET. It is now available to buy, in full or part, in the Kolekt Exchange, launched in […]
EPR Focus: 21 critical decision points governments must address to optimise EPR regulations
The global spotlight on national waste legislation is intensifying, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) stands at the forefront. EPR offers a compelling solution for financing sustainable waste management, embodying the ‘polluter pays’ principle. Simply put, EPR mandates that producers, importers, and brands take responsibility for the lifecycle of their products, either by directly managing waste […]
KOLEKT in demand for EPR legislation development
Fresh from discussions with the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme member countries about financing options for addressing plastic pollution, Kolekt Founder, Thierry Sanders, met with the Kolekt app development team in India last week to discuss future developments that will both improve user experience, but also further develop the architecture for a suite of EPR […]
BVRio on the search for 2025 Earthshot Prize solutions
Between today (1 October) and 11 December 2024 BVRio is in the privileged position to be able to submit nominations for The Earthshot Prize 2025. Along with the other Official Nominators, we are looking for exceptional initiatives which aim to address one of five critical issues facing the planet. We are looking for individuals, communities, […]
Digitising Mozambique’s waste supply chain
Work has concluded on a study to establish if a digital waste management solution could improve waste collection and recycling in Southern Africa. The study, and pilot roll-out of the KOLEKT digital waste management app, was conducted in Mozambique with funding provided by the European Union Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) programme, […]
Trash Tech – how a mobile app for recycling, that doesn’t even require the user to have a phone, is helping waste pickers grow their income and their business
Over the last 18 months in Brazil, Vietnam and Mozambique, informal waste pickers have been using smartphone technology to coordinate the sale of recyclable waste, resulting in increased income for themselves and improved recycling rates in the cities where they operate. There are an estimated 20+ million informal waste pickers in the world, living mostly […]
BVRio on the search for the 2024 Earthshot Prize winners as Official Nominator
Between today (19 Sep) and 15 December 2023 BVRio is in the privileged position to be able to submit nominations for The Earthshot Prize 2024. Along with the other Official Nominators, we are looking for exceptional initiatives which aim to address one of five critical issues facing the planet, one of which is ‘build a […]
KOLEKT waste management app hits 10 thousand transactions
The KOLEKT waste management app, developed by Circular Action, a BVRio group company, has reached 10 thousand transactions. In the 18 months since the app was launched, it has gained over 1000 users in 48 countries. They are actors throughout the recycling supply chain, including informal waste pickers, who assisted in its design and have been testing it […]
200T of waste removed from Guanabara Bay
Our circular economy team has celebrated the milestone of 200 tons of waste collected with the fishers involved in the ‘Fishing for litter in Guanabara Bay’ project and honoured them for International Fisherman’s Day, celebrated on 29 June. The day of recognition highlights this traditional craft’s role in combating ocean pollution, with each piece of […]