Interesting facts A waste picker found a dental X-ray machine discarded as common trash in Curitiba, took the equipment home, and called the firefighters, who isolated the area until the Sanitary Surveillance confirmed there was no risk of contamination or continuous radiation emission. Carla Teles 12/05/2026 at 19:31
Science and Technology The disposal of trash in wrong places could face new consequences in Brazil: The Chamber of Deputies approves a fine proportional to volume and income, and the text now goes to the Senate for a final decision. Caio Aviz 24/04/2026 at 12:15
Industry A fine of R$ 115 thousand places Goodyear at the center of an environmental case in Americana after oil and grease appeared in a stream and the company was required to act quickly. Caio Aviz 11/04/2026 at 20:03
Industry A fine of R$ 115 thousand puts Goodyear at the center of an environmental case in Americana after oil and grease appeared in a stream and the company was forced to act quickly. Caio Aviz 10/04/2026 at 15:59
Legislation and Law Leaving Trash on the Sidewalk Outside of Hours Can Cost Up to R$ 100,000 in Fines, Lead to Environmental Crime Charges, and Even Imprisonment in Major Cities Like São Paulo; See How to Avoid Losing Money Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 10/12/2025 at 10:28
Legislation and Law Fines of Up to R$ 28 Thousand for Those Who Dump Debris on Public Land or Streets: Municipalities Treat Illegal Disposal as Urban Crime and Change the Relationship of Brazilians with Construction Waste Valdemar Medeiros 15/11/2025 at 09:44
Science and Technology National Crisis: Construction Debris Contaminates Soil and Water in Residential Areas and Threatens Public Health Caio Aviz 25/06/2025 at 16:02
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