Tag: Petrobras

Infrastructure investment increases recycling processing efficiency up to tenfold at BVRio-supported cooperative

A new horizontal baling press acquired by the Cooperative Coopama, through the BVRio-supported Cooperate to Recycle project, has increased recycling processing efficiency by up to 10.8 times, according to an operational assessment conducted at the cooperative in Rio de Janeiro. The findings demonstrate the impact of mechanisation while highlighting a broader challenge for the sector: […]

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Project Update: “Cooperate to Recycle”

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 […]

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‘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 […]

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BVRio helps waste picker cooperative receive R$ 3.9 million in investment

BVRio assisted a social project approved in a recent public selection to add value to the solid waste disposal generated by Petrobras facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cooperative Coopama signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BVRio to receive support from our circular economy team in presenting their proposals and, from next year, […]

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