E-waste insights
Old TV: how and where to dispose of it correctly
Disposing of old televisions correctly means meeting environmental law, using authorised collection points and specialist services with a documented destination.
Ecobraz Informa
E-waste insights
Orientação objetiva sobre logística reversa, descarte de TI, rastreabilidade e documentação.
E-waste insights
Electronic waste classification table (ABNT/CONAMA) — quick reference
Classify electronic waste correctly under Brazil's ABNT and CONAMA rules. A quick reference to the classification table, applicable law and sound practice.
E-waste insights
Why electrical wires and cables should not go in general waste
Wires and cables thrown in general waste cause environmental harm, health risks and the loss of valuable metals. Correct disposal recovers copper and aluminium.
E-waste insights
Data sanitisation for HDDs and SSDs: how to do it with documented assurance
Documented data sanitisation of HDDs and SSDs permanently removes information and helps prevent leaks, with methods varying by device type.
E-waste insights
Global Ranking: the 20 countries that generate the most e-waste
A technical ranking of the 20 leading e-waste-generating countries based on official data, alongside the case for sound legislation and secure handling procedures.
E-waste insights
Which tax documents fit scrap dispatch versus recycling?
How to distinguish the tax documents used for dispatching scrap and recyclable material, so movements stay traceable and consistent with tax and environmental rules.
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.
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.