{"id":7820,"date":"2024-08-01T10:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.circularactionhub.org\/?p=7820"},"modified":"2024-08-01T10:22:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:22:34","slug":"bvrio-initiative-removes-5-3-tonnes-of-waste-from-raimundo-island-in-guanabara-bay-rio-de-janeiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.circularactionhub.org\/bvrio-initiative-removes-5-3-tonnes-of-waste-from-raimundo-island-in-guanabara-bay-rio-de-janeiro\/","title":{"rendered":"BVRio initiative removes 5.3 tonnes of waste from Raimundo Island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro"},"content":{"rendered":"
This July, BVRio conducted a waste collection and field research action on Raimundo Island, located in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, as part of the Fishing for Litter project<\/a>, which aims to mitigate the effects of pollution and promote social inclusion in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n In just five days of collection, 5,349.43 kg of waste was removed from the uninhabited island, with the participation of 22 artisanal fishers from Guanabara Bay, supported by BVRio\u2019s circular economy team. The collection sites on the island included areas accessible only by boat, forested sections, sandy stretches, and mangrove areas. The fishers are paid for their work through the project, which aims to fund two days per week of waste collection activities in order to top up the fishers income.<\/span><\/p>\n “The action showcases the immense potential of this project to transform the region. Beyond significant clean-up efforts, we successfully monitor waste quantities and materials, providing valuable data for future actions. Most importantly, we reinforce environmental education among fishers.\u201d Pedro Succar, BVRio circular economy specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n The logistics of the action involved collecting inorganic materials from the island, which were sent to a segregation centre. The team classified the materials by type and recorded them in the KOLEKT waste management app<\/a>. Recyclables were sent to a cooperative of waste pickers, reintegrating them into the recycling chain, while non-recyclables were sent to the municipal landfill.<\/span><\/p>\n