Environmental and practical these recycled ring pull bags are linked together to give a chain mail effect saving a lot of ring pulls from landfill! Every year we throw out millions of soft drinks cans – most of which could be easily recycled. These bags made in Brazil have been inspired by the Brazilian flag and national colours.
In Brazil very few Municipalities have official waste recycling programs, however Brazil's overall recycling rate is better than average, especially in larger cities such as Rio de Janeiro, and especially concerning paper, steel and aluminium. The recovery of recyclable material is largely left to waste pickers. They earn a living by collecting recyclables and selling them to private recycling companies. Waste picking activities are supported by the government. In Brazil waste picking is now recognized as an occupation.
Businesses in Brazil also take a lead role in organizing recycling collection in the country's major cities. In 1992, private companies from various areas established the Brazilian Business Commitment for Recycling (CEMPRE), a non-profit organization.
In 2005, the country managed to recycle an incredible 96% of the aluminium cans sold that year – almost 9.4 million cans. It is collected and stored by a chain comprising about 2,000 scrap collectors. 50% of the collectors are industries, and the others are supermarkets, schools, companies, and charitable entities.
Environmental and practical these recycled ring pull bags are linked together to give a chain mail effect saving a lot of ring pulls from landfill! Every year we throw out millions of soft drinks cans – most of which could be easily recycled. These bags made in Brazil have been inspired by the Brazilian flag and national colours.
In Brazil very few Municipalities have official waste recycling programs, however Brazil's overall recycling rate is better than average, especially in larger cities such as Rio de Janeiro, and especially concerning paper, steel and aluminium. The recovery of recyclable material is largely left to waste pickers. They earn a living by collecting recyclables and selling them to private recycling companies. Waste picking activities are supported by the government. In Brazil waste picking is now recognized as an occupation.
Businesses in Brazil also take a lead role in organizing recycling collection in the country's major cities. In 1992, private companies from various areas established the Brazilian Business Commitment for Recycling (CEMPRE), a non-profit organization.
In 2005, the country managed to recycle an incredible 96% of the aluminium cans sold that year – almost 9.4 million cans. It is collected and stored by a chain comprising about 2,000 scrap collectors. 50% of the collectors are industries, and the others are supermarkets, schools, companies, and charitable entities.