Electronics recycling: the next major axis of the global green economy

Electronics recycling is emerging as a fundamental axis for the global green economy, in line with Brazilian legislation that regulates the management and proper disposal of electronic waste. This process contributes to the reduction of environmental impacts, the recovery of strategic materials and the secure management of data on devices.

Legal and Regulatory Context

In Brazil, the management of electronic waste is governed mainly by the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12.305/2010), which establishes shared responsibility for the life cycle of products. In addition, the National Solid Waste Management Information System (SINIR) provides a basis for monitoring data on the collection and disposal of this waste (sinir.gov.br).

Importance of Electronics Recycling in the Green Economy

Recycling reduces the extraction of raw materials, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions and avoids the contamination of soil and water by toxic substances present in electronic components. Brazilian legislation advises that proper disposal avoids environmental risks associated with heavy metals and flame retardants found in printed circuits and other components.

Waste Collection and Scheduling

To ensure the correct flow of discarded electronics, it is essential to implement efficient selective collection and specialized scheduling, facilitating collection and forwarding to accredited treatment units, as guided by the MTR (Waste Transport Manifest) available at mtr.sinir.gov.br.

Sanitization and Safe Data Management

A critical aspect of recycling is the safe wiping of storage devices, such as hard disks and electronic media. The procedure guarantees the irreversible deletion of sensitive information, complying with data security regulations and preserving the confidentiality of the data processed.

Benefits for the Production and Environmental Chain

In addition to environmental gains, recycling creates economic value from the recovery of noble metals and other inputs, which are returned to the production cycle. The use of these materials reduces costs and contributes to sustainable development, reinforcing the foundations of the circular economy.

Conclusion

The recycling of electronics represents a strategic axis for environmental and economic sustainability, supported by specific legislation and technical procedures that guarantee the safe disposal and reuse of electronic waste. Adherence to these practices is an essential step towards consolidating the green economy in Brazil.

Electronics recycling is a strategic axis for environmental and economic sustainability.