Políticas públicas na gestão de resíduos sólidos: experiências comparadas e desafios para o Brasil

Abstract

The linear production model – based on the extraction of resources and furthermore, their transformation and disposal – has over the years continued to compromise environmental sustainability. The scarcity of natural resources and the improper disposal of urban waste persist to threaten sustainable economic development and, as such, the transition to a circular economy model is gaining momentum, especially in Europe. The world is undergoing a new production paradigm in which the improvement in waste management is a key factor. Whilst being established in Brazil since 2010, the National Solid Waste Policy has failed to achieve important goals such as the extinction of dumps. The discussion in relation to international experience can assist in the search for solutions to the pressing issue of sustainable management of urban solid waste, which today represents one of the major environmental challenges facing both Brazil and the international community at large.