ESG news
Planned Obsolescence in Electric Cars
How software, batteries and repair policy will decide whether electric cars enjoy long lives or become electronic waste before their time.
Ecobraz Informa
Conteúdo técnico sobre descarte eletrônico
Orientação objetiva sobre logística reversa, descarte de TI, rastreabilidade e documentação.
E-waste insights
What is e-waste? Examples and correct disposal routes with Ecobraz
E-waste covers discarded electrical and electronic equipment that contains toxic materials capable of harming the environment and human health.
Electronics museum
The first electron microscope built in Brazil
Between 2002 and 2008, CNPEM built Brazil's first scanning electron microscope, a milestone in scientific autonomy and national microtechnology.
Electronics museum
The first Brazilian integrated circuit
Between 1983 and 1986, SID Microeletrônica designed the first Brazilian chip, a landmark of national engineering and the foundation of today's semiconductor industry.
E-waste insights
The role of reverse logistics in ISO 14001 certification
Reverse logistics supports ISO 14001 certification by helping organisations reduce waste, meet legal requirements and improve environmental performance.
E-waste insights
The complete map of e-waste in Brazil — regional data, volumes and risks
Brazil generates roughly 2 million tonnes of e-waste a year, led by the Southeast and South, with regional data, official sources and the main risks set out below.
E-waste insights
The Environmental Impact of E-Waste (2025 Data)
In 2025, electronic waste in Brazil reaches critical levels, holding toxic materials that threaten the environment while current legislation requires reverse logistics.
E-waste insights
The environmental impact of improper appliance disposal
Improper appliance disposal releases toxic substances into the environment, affects public health and calls for proper technical and legal procedures.
ESG news
The Minamata Disaster: The Threat of Mercury and a Global Warning
The tragic contamination in Japan reveals the lethal dangers of mercury and stands as a stark warning about the risks of improper e-waste disposal.
ESG news
Brazil's New CVM Rules: The End of Superficial ESG
Brazil's 2026 CVM disclosure rules reward granular, traceable data - see how the Adopt a Neighbourhood programme supports corporate compliance efforts.
E-waste insights
ANVISA Rules and E-waste: Special Care When Disposing of Electromedical and Hospital Equipment
Disposing of electromedical and hospital equipment calls for compliance with ANVISA rules and environmental law, with attention to safe handling, data confidentiality and traceability.
E-waste insights
ANTT and ABNT standards for lithium battery transport
Brazil's ANTT and ABNT standards set requirements for packaging, labelling and documentation that underpin the safe transport of lithium batteries.