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eureciclo: Transforming Recycling Through Innovative Solutions

eureciclo is a socio-environmental impact business dedicated to transforming the recycling chain and improving lives. By connecting companies with recycling operators and collectors, they create a sustainable ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders. With impressive achievements, including R$ 92MM in remuneration for operators and the correct disposal of 1.5MM tons of waste, eureciclo exemplifies how technology…

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What the Project Is

eureciclo is a socio-environmental impact business that, together with companies and society, structures the recycling chain and transforms people’s lives. The project connects companies with organizations of collectors and recycling operators across the country through a reverse logistics solution via Recycling Certificates and special projects. Based in the intersection of software publishing and SaaS platforms, this initiative boasts a BCorp score of 131.3, highlighting its commitment and excellence in sustainability. It is a vibrant example of how sustainable practices can integrate with innovative technology – a true blend of purpose and progress.

Main Benefits For Stakeholders

The project delivers clear benefits for all partners involved. Key figures and accomplishments include:

  • + 7,000 certified companies, with no processes or questioning.
  • + R$ 92MM in remuneration for operators and organization of collectors.
  • + 1.5MM tons of waste correctly disposed of.
  • + 16,000 families impacted with income generation and employment.

Our Mission And Vision

eureciclo’s mission is to build a sustainable world by valuing recycling, while its vision sets the goal to exceed recycling targets in Latin America. The values that underline this initiative—resolutive, passionate, and collaborative—serve as the backbone for every project and initiative they undertake. The mature perspective in which the mission is both civic-minded and environmentally aware comes through in every facet of the enterprise. It is inspiring to consider how these goals, combined with the clear strategy laid out by eureciclo, provide a roadmap for a better future – a future built on responsibility and collective success.

Unique Approach In Recycling Solutions

The transformation begins with the seal! The eureciclo seal is an incredible communication attribute that showcases brands’ commitment to recycling. This distinctive mark represents a tangible promise of environmental care and social responsibility. It subtly conveys the benefits of reverse logistics and acts as a symbol ensuring that recycling practices are more than just processes – they are a promise to society. When seen, it communicates an assurance of quality and intention, sparking the interest of businesses that are increasingly conscious of their social footprint.

Solutions For All Stakeholders

For empresas of every size, eureciclo creates relevant solutions for recycling and the circular economy. The platform provides tailored opportunities: for organizations of collectors and operators, it enhances opportunities for a better future; for government bodies and associations, it mobilizes solutions that evolve the recycling chain; and for conscious consumers, it encourages a more responsible lifestyle. These approaches underscore the multifaceted nature of the project, which is designed to address the diverse needs of society, business, and the environment. It’s a dynamic ecosystem that engages all parties to move together towards a greener planet…

Project Impact And SDGs

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Global Recognition And Future Outlook

A globally awarded initiative, eureciclo sees its work recognised by multiple socio-environmental impact initiatives. The eureciclo Manifesto reinforces the belief that this innovative solution represents the future of recycling. Through special projects and the powerful symbol of its seal, the project continues to create meaningful change. By addressing critical issues – from waste management to empowering families with employment and income generation – the initiative has become a beacon of responsible growth. The extensive list of achievements, from generating R$ 92MM for recycling operators to the correct disposal of 1.5MM tons of waste, paints a picture of a project committed to tangible impact. The project’s impact is not confined to local or national boundaries but is recognized globally, underscoring how sustainable practices can reshape industries and lives. For those interested in further details or initiating collaboration, contact information is available: atendimento@eureciclo.com.br and DPO Rafael Ambrosio Gonçalves at dpo@eureciclo.com.br.

What eureciclo actually does

eureciclo is a recycling infrastructure company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2015, operating a certification model that connects brands with a network of accredited waste-picker cooperatives. Companies fund recycling capacity through eureciclo’s seal, and that funding flows directly to the cooperatives doing the collection and sorting work. The company expanded into Chile in 2019.

Proof, not just claims

2.18M tonswaste properly disposed of via the network
315partner cooperatives and accredited operators
R$136Mdistributed to the accredited network

In Chile alone, eureciclo reports working with more than 490 clients and recycling around 99,000 tons of material in 2025.

Why this belongs on a sustainability directory

eureciclo connects to SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by giving brands a structured way to fund verified recycling capacity, and to SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by channeling that funding directly to waste-picker cooperatives, formalizing income for a workforce that is often informal.

Frequently asked questions

Where is eureciclo based, and who uses it?

eureciclo is based in São Paulo, Brazil, with operations also in Chile, and works with brands seeking certified recycling capacity funded through its accredited cooperative network.

Which SDGs does eureciclo support, and how?

eureciclo supports SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by giving brands a certified way to fund recycling infrastructure, and SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by channeling that funding to a network of 315 accredited waste-picker cooperatives.

How is eureciclo verified as a sustainability project?

eureciclo is a Certified B Corporation under its legal name New Hope Ecotech, with a B Impact Score of 131.3, and is a member of the UN Global Compact.

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About the curator

Arnaud Michel is the founder and curator of Keys for Tomorrow. In 2014, his master’s thesis on community currencies and sustainable development won the Prix Recherche at Belgium’s Prix de l’Économie Sociale; the research was later published as Ecological Economics (Elsevier, 2015). He curates this directory to the same standard, cross-checking every project against established certification bodies and directories — including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Solar Impulse Foundation — alongside direct research into each project’s own record. Connect on LinkedIn.

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