BVRio is supporting Coopama to implement the project ‘Cooperate to Recycle’ which involves expanding its operations by collecting recyclable materials at four Petrobras sites in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. The project aims to increase the cooperative’s production capacity, positively impact its members with increased income and new training programmes. In addition to the social impact, the aim is to dispose of the materials correctly, generating a positive environmental impact.

BVRio is providing strategic input to help the cooperative increase productivity through innovation in waste management and operations, including training courses and acquiring equipment to increase productivity and safety for the cooperative members. 

The KOLEKT app will record the entire process which includes the collection, sorting and correct disposal of different types of solid waste, ensuring monitoring, tracking and transparency. This innovation can potentially increase the sale of environmental services and the co-operative’s additional income.