ESG news
Which components of an electronic device can be recycled?
Computers, phones and televisions hide valuable materials that can be put back into use. Understand what is recyclable and how recovery works.
Ecobraz Informa
Conteúdo técnico sobre descarte eletrônico
Orientação objetiva sobre logística reversa, descarte de TI, rastreabilidade e documentação.
Electronics museum
The Lumière Brothers' Cinematograph: the birth of cinema
Created in 1895, the Lumière Cinematograph turned still images into movement and gave rise to the modern audiovisual art form.
E-waste insights
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): E-Waste Collection and Disposal
An SOP for e-waste collection and disposal sets out the legal and technical procedures for handling electronic equipment safely.
E-waste insights
Power banks: warning signs and safe disposal
Power banks are handy, but a device that overheats, swells or smells of burning is a hazard — learn to spot the warning signs and dispose of it safely.
E-waste insights
Why You Should Not Put Electronics in General Waste: The Real Risks
Sending electronics to general waste creates environmental, public-health and information-security risks, as toxic components contaminate soil and water.
ESG news
Why I Created the Virtual Electronics Museum: A Personal Manifesto on Memory, Technology and the Legacy We Leave for the Future
As the head of a reverse-logistics organisation, my daily work is dealing with technology at the end of its useful life, yet as an enthusiast who grew up taking radios and computers apart, I could not bear to see history erased.
Electronics museum
PDP-11: the minicomputer that shaped modern computing
Launched in 1970, the PDP-11 redefined minicomputers, influenced Unix and modern languages, and today is a rarity and a piece of historic industrial e-waste.
E-waste insights
How to Issue the MTR and CDF for Electronic Waste Disposal: A Step-by-Step Guide
A technical guide to issuing the Waste Transport Manifest (MTR) and the Certificate of Final Disposal (CDF) when disposing of electronic waste in Brazil.
E-waste insights
How e-waste affects soil, rivers and oceans
E-waste pollutes soil, rivers and oceans with heavy metals and toxic substances, harming ecosystems and human health.
E-waste insights
The toxic components found in e-waste and their risks
E-waste contains toxic substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium that can contaminate soil, water and air when disposed of incorrectly.
Electronics museum
The “Orelhão”: Design, Technology and Urban Citizenship
Created in Brazil in 1972 by the architect Chu Ming Silveira, the “orelhão” became a global icon of functional design, uniting communication, sustainability and social urbanism.
E-waste insights
Where to dispose of electronic waste in São Paulo: map and safe options
Learn where to dispose of electronic waste in São Paulo lawfully and sustainably, with documented collection and reverse logistics for organisations.