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The company's initiative has already reused more than 10 thousand tons of waste and strengthens the bioeconomy in the Amazon region
Solar Coca-Cola has taken a bold step towards sustainability by transforming açaí seeds, previously discarded as waste, into biomass for generating renewable energy at its industrial units in Pará. The project has already reused more than 10 tons of waste since 2020.
Renewable energy from açaí seeds
Solar Coca-Cola's innovative initiative in the state of Pará has generated real impacts on the use of renewable energy within the industry. The company, which operates two factories in the region, uses açaí seeds as biomass to fuel its industrial boilers. According to the report by Examination, more than 10 thousand tons of this waste have been reused since the beginning of the project in 2020, replacing the use of wood and natural gas. In 2024 alone, more than 2.040 tons of seeds were recovered, which would otherwise be discarded as urban waste in the Metropolitan Region of Belém.
Sustainability, renewable energy and social inclusion in the same project
In addition to the environmental benefits, the project has a strong social component. Since 2021, the company has been purchasing açaí seeds from local suppliers, creating a new source of income for small producers, collectors and cooperatives. According to Luciano de Oliveira Gomes, regional director of Solar Coca-Cola, the action has generated jobs, boosted the regional economy and expanded the organic waste recovery network. This approach combines technological innovation with social justice, expanding the role of renewable energy as a driver of transformation. Valuation.
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Renewable energy and environmental certifications
The company's units in Pará also stand out for adopting nationally recognized practices focused on sustainability and the use of renewable energy. The factories have certifications such as Zero Waste, AWS (for water management) and ISO 50001 (focused on energy management). In 2023, Solar Coca-Cola received a nationally relevant award for its environmental performance and for boosting the bioeconomy in the Amazon region. With more than 1.300 direct jobs generated in the state, the company shows that it is possible to reconcile industrial production with ecological responsibility.
Recicla Solar expands sustainable impact in Pará
In 2024, the company launched the program Solar Recycle, aimed at strengthening cooperatives recycling in the state. The idea is to promote integration between waste aggregators and cooperatives, ensuring better working conditions for collectors and expanding the reuse of materials, including for the use of renewable energy. This action complements the use of açaí seeds as biomass, creating a sustainable chain and strengthening the circular economy.
