# Sustainability and recycling initiatives in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-recycling-initiatives-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-24T18:00:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Sustainability and recycling initiatives in Brazil have been highlighted through various community, artistic, and industrial efforts. In early August, environmental awareness was promoted in Minas Gerais through the ‘Eco Cria – Da Sucata à Arte’ project, where students in Itabirito created sculptures from recycled materials. Simultaneously, in Itabuna, Bahia, the I Regional Forum for Strengthening Associations and Cooperatives of Waste-Pickers was held to discuss policies regarding the circular economy and selective collection. By late August, efforts expanded into the construction and fine arts sectors. In Chapecó, a major 28-story development began implementing a Zero Waste strategy to seek official certification from the Zero Waste Institute of Brazil. In São Paulo, the Farol Santander hosted the ‘Elos’ exhibition, which utilized four tons of discarded plastic to create large-scale installations intended to provoke discussion on consumerism. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Sustainability initiatives highlighted through construction and art in Brazil Sustainability initiatives in Brazil include a Zero Waste construction project in Chapecó and a large-scale art exhibition in São Paulo made from four tons of discarded plastic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sustainability-initiatives-highlighted-through-construction-and-art-in-brazil ### 2026-08-06: Brazil's recycling drive highlights student art exhibition in Itabirito and waste‑picker forum in Itabuna Brazilian recycling initiatives saw a student art exhibition in Itabirito and a waste‑picker forum in Itabuna, promoting environmental education, circular economy and social inclusion. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-recycling-drive-highlights-student-art-exhibition-in-itabirito-and-wastepicker-forum-in-itab --- Cite as: Sustainability and recycling initiatives in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-recycling-initiatives-in-brazil