How to Know If a Waste Is Hazardous? 7 Questions Every Company Should Ask
Knowing exactly what waste a company generates is essential to ensure proper storage, transport, treatment, and disposal. But how can you tell if a given material poses a risk? The answer isn’t found in the waste’s appearance alone. Classification depends on its characteristics, composition, origin, and potential to cause harm to human health or the […]
How to Properly Dispose of Medications at Home: What to Do and What Never to Do
Proper medication disposal protects your family, waste collection workers, and the environment. Learn how to do it the right way. Have you ever found an expired medication in your medicine cabinet and wondered what to do with it? Or perhaps you finished a treatment and were left with unused pills, syrups, or ointments sitting forgotten […]
7 Things That Should Never Be Thrown in the Regular Trash (and the Reason Will Surprise You)
Discover which types of waste require special disposal and how small actions can protect your family and the environment. Have you ever stopped to think about the destination of the waste you produce every day? Many times, due to lack of information, we end up putting dangerous materials in the regular trash without realizing that […]
Weight Loss Medications: What No One Tells You About Use, Risks, and Disposal
The success on social media may be hiding risks inside your home The “boom” of injectable weight loss medications In recent years, so-called weight loss medications have become a constant topic on social media, in medical offices, and in everyday conversations. Medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have gained popularity for helping control appetite and […]
Botulinum Toxin: Applications, Mechanism of Action, and the Importance of Proper Disposal
Botulinum toxin, known by many as “Botox,” is a substance produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Although globally recognized for its aesthetic use, its application goes far beyond wrinkle reduction. Today, it is used across various medical fields to treat clinical conditions that affect the quality of life of thousands of people. However, one often-overlooked […]
Suzano Stands Out Nationally in Environmental Management and Deforestation Control
The city in Greater São Paulo has secured first place in a ranking that evaluated 418 Brazilian municipalities, solidifying its reputation as a reference in public policies for preservation and sanitation. SUZANO – Suzano, in Greater São Paulo, has strengthened its position as a sustainability benchmark by achieving first place in two categories of the […]
Public Tenders for Waste Management and Incineration: Safety, Compliance, and Excellence
UTD Suzano’s participation in public tenders for waste management and incineration is guided by responsibility, legality, and transparency. We serve municipalities, public agencies, and authorities with complete, safe, and efficient environmental solutions, ensuring that every stage — from waste collection to treatment and final disposal — is carried out with excellence and in full compliance […]
New Rules for Waste Control in SP (CADRI): What Changes with Board Decision No. 020/2025/C?
CETESB published in April 2025 Board Decision No. 020/2025/C, bringing important changes to the instruments that control the movement of environmentally significant waste in the State of São Paulo.Among the new updates are changes to CADRI requirements, specific rules for Collective CADRI, targeted exemptions, and the inclusion of new mechanisms such as interstate technical assessments.If […]
7 Revolutionary Waste Management Technologies for 2025
Waste management has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by technological innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impacts. This advancement is due to the growing concern for sustainability and the need for more effective solutions to handle the increasing waste generation. In 2025, seven technologies stand out as revolutionary in […]
New Solid Waste Law: Ban on Waste Imports in Brazil
Understanding the Law Law No. 15,088, dated January 6, 2025, which established the National Solid Waste Policy, represents a significant advancement by prohibiting the importation of solid waste into Brazil. This decision encompasses any discarded or deemed unusable material that may pose environmental or public health risks. With this measure, the country aims to strengthen […]