Cooperate to Recycle: Project’s YEAR 1 IMPACT
Since its launch in October 2023, the ‘Cooperate to Recycle’ project, developed by the Friends of the Environment Popular Cooperative (Coopama) with technical support from BVRio, and funded by Brazilian oil company Petrobras, has achieved key milestones. Over the past year, Coopama has collected 3,000 tonnes of recyclable materials, averaging 240 tonnes per month, benefiting both […]
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, […]
Fishing for Litter: Campaign removes 2,000 tyres from Guanabara Bay, in Rio, for recycling
The Fishing for Litter project, run by BVRio in partnership with Ogyre, launched a special campaign to remove tyres from Guanabara Bay, around Ilha do Governador. The goal is to increase tyre recycling, as these items are often discarded improperly and accumulate in mangrove areas, forming ‘rubbish islands’ where tyres combine with plastics and other waste. Over […]
10 million kgs of waste traded through innovative app helping informal waste pickers in developing countries
The KOLEKT waste management app, developed by Circular Action, has just surpassed 10 million kgs of waste traded, 80% of which was plastic, proving the market for plastic recycling is thriving. The free App provides a way for informal waste pickers to connect and trade with waste generators and buyers, such as recycling centres. Launched […]
BVRio initiative removes 5.3 tonnes of waste from Raimundo Island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
This July, BVRio conducted a waste collection and field research action on Raimundo Island, located in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, as part of the Fishing for Litter project, which aims to mitigate the effects of pollution and promote social inclusion in the region. In just five days of collection, 5,349.43 kg of waste was […]
BVRio leads two beach cleaning actions removing nearly 2 tonnes of waste for World Oceans Day
Last Saturday, June 8, 2024, in celebration of World Oceans Day, BVRio led two beach cleaning initiatives in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the removal of 1,914.62 tons of waste from Ilha do Fundão and Ilha Seca, with the participation of 95 people. With support from the Fishing for Litter project, BVRio provided […]
‘Cooperate to Recycle’: project seeks to turn waste into opportunities for workers and recycling market effectiveness
This week, Coopama (Cooperativa Amigos do Meio Ambiente), through the ‘Cooperate to Recycle’ project carried out with technical support from BVRio and funding from Petrobras, began recording the collection of recyclable materials using the KOLEKT waste management app. The app will allow collection activities to be tracked and monitored online, guaranteeing payments and the traceability […]
Fishing for Litter marks 25 tons of waste removed from Guanabara Bay in ‘Clean Bay’ celebration
BVRio’s Fishing For Litter project team gathered in Guanabara Bay with Ocyan’s ‘Clean Bay’ campaign team for an event this Tueday (16 Jan) to celebrate the successful collection of over 25 tons of solid waste from the bay ahead of schedule. The event also aimed to introduce the initiative to two other companies, a chamber […]
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, […]
Pioneering report addresses challenges in Brazil’s textile industry and proposes paths to circular fashion transformation
BVRio, in collaboration with the Circular Plastics in The Americas Programme (CPAP), has released a report titled ‘Sustainable Textile and Clothing Industry: Main Challenges of Circularity in Brazil,’ aiming to transform Brazil’s textile sector by presenting a comprehensive overview. Brazil, known as one of the world’s leading producers and consumers of textile products, faces a […]