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.
1.7.6 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.
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