Unlocking Solutions for Waste Management and the Circular Economy: A deep dive into current practices, waste policy & regulations

Thursday, 28 August 2025 | 09:00–18:00 | CCBB Rio de Janeiro | 4th Floor – Multiuse Room

With extensive experience in waste management and inclusive circular economy models, BVRio is convening this multi-stakeholder event to explore Brazil’s regulatory framework and showcase practical solutions across the waste value chain.

Panels:

  1. International waste policy and the global plastics treaty

  2. Brazilian waste regulations and pathways for implementation

  3. Perspectives from across the waste value chain

  4. Circular economy solutions showcase

Speakers will include representatives from government (MMA/MDIC), WWF, the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, recyclers, brands, among others.

The full programme will be announced in due course.

Additional participants will include representatives from: waste picker cooperatives, fishers engaged in the Fishing for Litter programme, Orla Rio, Black Forest/ReverSe, Cazoolo (Braskem), among others.

The complete programme will be published following confirmation of registration.

Free event – limited places available.

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This event is part of the Rio Climate Action Week and will be held in Portuguese. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Venue: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil | CCBB Rio de Janeiro
4th Floor – Multiuse Room
Address: Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro – Rio de Janeiro/RJ
Website: ccbb.com.br/rio-de-janeiro