Despite the high rate of retreading practiced today, which extends the service life of tires by 40%, the
majority of worn tires still end up being deposited in landfills, on the edge of rivers and roads, and even in
backyards, attracting insects, which transmit disease.
Plastics
Oil is the raw material used in the production of plastic. When recycled, plastic consumes only 10% of the
energy required to produce the same quantity through the conventional process. As with glass, it is not
biodegradable. For this reason, and because of its increasing use, recycling becomes essential.
Glass
Glass scrap has several uses, such as: making asphalt, producing foam and fiberglass, jewelry and
reflective paints.
Cardboard
One ton of recycled cardboard prevents 12 trees from being cut down.
1.12.1.6 CONAMA Resolution
The CONAMA (Conselho Nacional Do Meio Ambiente — national environment council of Brazil), in
Resolution 257 of 30 June 1999, sets out the rules and responsibilities relating to the management and
disposal of used batteries. This Resolution also determines that all establishments that distribute or resell
such products must be aware of this Resolution and must receive information and advertisements to guide
the end user in terms of their responsibilities to return used batteries to manufacturers through the
establishments that sell them and/or provide technical assistance service.
1.12.1.7 Mandatory battery recycling
Dear Customer
All consumers/end users are required to return their used batteries to a point of sale. Do not dispose of in
the garbage.
Points of sale are required to accept the return of your used batteries, and to store them in an appropriate
place and return them to the manufacturer for recycling.
1.12.1.8 Battery safety
If disposed of in nature, the acid solution and the lead contained in the battery can contaminate the soil,
subsoil and water.
Consumption of contaminated water can cause hypertension, anaemia, weariness, weakness, pain in the
legs and drowsiness.
Contact of the acid solution with the eyes causes chemical conjunctivitis, and contact with the skin causes
contact dermatitis.
In the event of accidental contact with the eyes or skin, rinse immediately with running water and seek
medical advice.
Basic composition: Lead, diluted sulphuric acid and plastic.
GUID-3C578683-E70F-4AC7-A9F1-F66B455B5C3E [V2]
GUID-5D3E4595-A509-4579-8E9C-6ED46AFDAE5F [V1]
GUID-707A064F-4892-467E-8C9F-56CF6CD416FB [V1]
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