Brazil
Legal system
An EPR system with reverse logistics regulates ELT management in Brazil, in addition to laws regarding hazardous waste and disposal.
Major changes in legislation/policy since 2016
No changes to note.
Main ELT management organization
IBAMA, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, is the main organization which handles the EPR system, and determines ELT recovery targets. Reciclanip, a non-governmantal organisation, gathers 12 tire manufacturers, and handles all technical and operational aspects of tire recovery and monitoring
for these manufacturers.
Main ELT recovery methods, products and applications (expressed as a % of total ELT generated)
Material and energy recovery routes are widely used in Brazil. However, material recovery prevails over energy recovery in 2017.
Impacts on health and on the environment
- No information available.
Technological innovations
- Material: Devulcanization, I-Jse of ELT in composites, concrete modified with crushed rubber.
- Civil engineering: Study on pipes made with recycled rubber.
Opportunities and drivers
- Well-established ELT management system, and organization with significant national coverage (Reciclanip) handling waste tire recycling and recovery for over 80% of nationally generated ELT.
- Strong energy recovery sector (cement kilns).
Barriers and challenges
- While being a very popular recovery route, the ELT management system relies significantly on
cement kilns.
Total Generated
587.9
100.0%
Material Recovery
379.1
64.0%
Energy Recovery
206.1
35.0%
Civil Engineering And Backfilling
0.0
-
Other (not recovered, landfill, stockpiled or unknown)
2.7
-
Total Recovered (excluding Civil Engineering and backfilling)
585.2
100.0%
Total Recovered (including Civil Engineering and backfilling)
585.2
100.0%