Brazil-Europe cooperation: Ecobraz and the intercontinental circular economy

Brazil-Europe cooperation context in circular economy

Brazil-Europe cooperation in the area of circular economy is intensifying through initiatives such as Ecobraz, which promote sustainable practices and the strengthening of integrated production chains. This exchange seeks to align environmental and regulatory policies to enable an efficient and sustainable circular system on an intercontinental scale.

Brazilian legal framework for circular economy and sustainability

Brazil has a robust legal framework that underpins the development of the circular economy, with the National Solid Waste Policy - Law 12.305/2010 - being the main legal instrument that establishes principles for the integrated management and environmentally appropriate management of waste (camara.leg.br). This law prioritizes shared responsibility between generators, distributors and consumers, contributing to the reuse of materials and reducing environmental impact.

Ecobraz: articulation and practices between Brazil and Europe

Ecobraz acts as a bridge between the Brazilian and European markets, promoting technical cooperation and the exchange of knowledge to expand the circular economy. Among its fronts of action is the implementation of advanced methods for the collection of electronic waste (electronic scheduling), sustainably treating discarded electronic materials and preventing environmental contamination and risks to public health.

Safe collection and disposal of digital media

The correct management of digital media, such as hard disks and other storage media, with a focus on information security, is made possible by Ecobraz through certified processes for decontaminating sensitive data, ensuring compliance with current regulations (electronic scheduling). This practice is fundamental for public and private institutions seeking to ensure data protection in the transition to reuse chains.

Inter-continental integration and environmental and economic benefits

Strengthening Brazil-Europe cooperation in the circular economy provides for the creation of an integrated network that expands the reuse and recycling of materials, fosters technological innovation and supplies production chains with recycled inputs. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts, in line with the global sustainability targets set by international agreements and Brazilian public policies.

Compliance and environmental governance in joint operations

Compliance with regulations, such as CONAMA resolution no. 401/2008 (cetesb.sp.gov.br), which regulates the environmentally appropriate management of solid waste, is strictly observed in joint operations. Furthermore, environmental and social governance practices are guided by a transparent commitment to national environmental legislation and European guidelines, boosting results and mitigating legal risks for those involved.