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In order to improve waste management in Brazil's largest city, the local authorities have implemented a technology-based processing model to promote accountability among individuals and businesses. Thanks to this technology, waste from over 438,000 companies has been better managed, with more than 25,000 trash bins regularly monitored for immediate collection when full.As part of this initiative, companies in Sao Paulo will be required to provide information on a CTR-E system, declaring the amount of waste they have generated and how they collaborate with transporters to dispose of that waste. Additionally, they must provide data on water, energy, and warehouse space used for waste management, as well as the number of employees and organizations working with them.
All that data will be analyzed for free and publicly on the blockchain application by a local technology company. This action is mandatory for private service providers (even micro-enterprises) to register for this waste management system.CTR-E is a waste collection system based on blockchain technology. They are designed to monitor all stages of the urban waste collection and processing process, from dumping, transportation, processing, to recycling.
According to statistics, over 2 billion tons of waste are generated annually worldwide, with waste disposal alone posing a significant challenge to humanity. In Brazil, about 41.3% of the total waste of the country is improperly processed, causing significant harm to community health and the environment. According to the World Economic Forum, Sao Paulo, Brazil, is one of the largest cities in the world with 12.5 million inhabitants and over 300,000 businesses. If Sao Paulo were a country, it would be the 55th most populous country in the world.This metropolis also accounts for a significant portion of the country's waste. According to statistics, Sao Paulo disposes of approximately 20,000 tons of trash per day, representing 8% of the nation's daily waste. To manage this more effectively, since April 2019, the city has officially implemented regulations related to both public and private waste management policies through an online application platform.
The city of Sao Paulo has adopted various technological solutions ranging from smartphone applications, specialized software, QR codes on trash bins, to waste transport trucks. The aim is to verify and monitor waste sources, quantities, track waste transportation, and final disposal points.Detailed monitoring data is collected in real-time through an electronic waste management system. This enables the Sao Paulo authorities to streamline processes, optimize waste treatment measures, and increase waste reuse and recycling rates.
Furthermore, all public waste transport vehicles are also licensed to operate on the streets, making the job even more convenient. According to Sao Paulo government regulations, all major waste sources are now required to self-arrange transportation, processing, and disposal of waste. Consequently, the number of private companies involved in waste management has skyrocketed.
For comparison, before the introduction of the CTR-E system, only about 16,000 companies (out of 300,000 businesses in the city) hired a separate waste transport and processing entity. At that time, only 80 transport companies were licensed to officially collect waste within the city.However, when CTR-E became operational, the number of businesses registering for waste transportation and collection surged. CTR-E has processed over 438,000 registration applications, including around 35,000 businesses. To date, more than 25,000 trash bins in the city have been registered by CTR-E and accurately positioned in the system. This helps the system management board accurately determine when to address issues related to them.According to WeForum
