São Conrado Beach Collects Organic Waste

Why this is here: Green Mining has already collected and sent over 16.7 million kilograms of post-consumer packaging for recycling since 2018.

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a partnership between Green Mining and Orla Rio begins collecting recyclable and organic waste from beachside kiosks in São Conrado. The project, Protect Paradise, uses an electric tricycle to gather materials. Green Mining has operated similar programs in Fernando de Noronha and other locations for five years.

The initiative will initially serve ten kiosks, segregating recyclables and organic waste. This focus on organic waste—which comprises roughly 50% of urban solid waste—is new for beach cleanup projects. Recyclables go to Coopera Rocinha for processing, while Ciclo Orgânico will compost the organic waste into fertilizer.

Green Mining’s CEO, Rodrigo Oliveira, states the project aims to create a replicable model for other Brazilian beaches. While the program currently serves a limited number of kiosks, expansion depends on initial test results and local engagement. The work to refine and expand this system continues.