Archive - Month: January 2022

Celebrating 10 years supporting the green economy

In December 2021 BVRio reached the end of its first 10 years of operation, and in this, our 11th year, we are going to take the opportunity to celebrate the decade of impact we have made.

Partnership between Ogyre and BVRio removes plastic from the ocean in Rio de Janeiro

A new project from Italian company, Ogyre, is funding the collection of tons of plastic from the sea and mangroves of the Guranabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Best Practice Guidelines for Credit Systems now available in multiple languages

The guidelines on best practices for credit systems related to the circular economy are now available in Portuguese and Spanish, as well as English.

Project celebrates first circular credits payment

The project EntreAmigos in Mexico has celebrated handing out their first Circular Plastic Credits to waste pickers,

The EU proposal to reduce deforestation, what does it mean for the timber sector?

The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to reduce global deforestation and forest degradation driven by EU consumption of certain commodities. If enacted, the proposed regulation would repeal the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), therefore, having relevant implications for this sector. In this article, BVRio outlines some of the features of this proposal. The proposed […]

Anniversary Publication: Promoting legality of tropical timber trade

For 10 years BVRio has been advocating for and creating tools and initiatives in support of legal timber trading and responsible land use. This special anniversary publication shows the activities we have undertaken in this area over the past decade with the help of our supporters.

BVRio helps with search for 2022 Earthshot Prize winners

Between now and 4 March 2022 BVRio is in the privileged position to be able to submit nominations for The Earthshot Prize 2022.

Guía de Mejores Prácticas para Sistemas de Créditos Asociados a la Economía Circular