10 Main points that must be audited in the National Solid Waste Policy

The National Solid Waste Policy – PNRS Law No. 12,305, of August 2, 2010 is a federal law in Brazil that establishes guidelines for solid waste management in the country.

The PNRS regulates the proper management of solid waste, reducing negative environmental impacts and promotes shared responsibility between government, industries and society in waste management, contributing to the construction of a more sustainable society.

Here are some of the main points that should be audited in the National Solid Waste Policy:

• Objectives and targets: Verify that the objectives and targets established by the policy are clear and realistic.
• Responsibility: Check that the policy clearly sets out the responsibilities of the different actors involved, including governments, industries and communities.
• Waste management: Verify that the policy includes guidelines for the proper management of solid waste, including collection, transport, treatment and final disposal.
• Infrastructure: Verify that the policy includes plans for building adequate infrastructure for solid waste management.
• Education and awareness: Check if the policy includes actions for education and awareness of the population on issues related to solid waste.
• Community Participation: Verify that the policy includes mechanisms for community participation in policy implementation.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Verify that the policy includes plans for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the policy and the results obtained.
• Financing: Verify that the policy includes adequate funding arrangements for policy implementation.
• Regulation: Verify that the policy includes clear and strict regulations to ensure proper implementation of the policy.
• Incentives: Check whether the policy includes incentives to promote proper solid waste management practices.

Ambipar Certification is accredited as a Certification Body (OCP) by the General Coordination of Accreditation (CGRE) of Inmetro, being able to grant the Green Seal to companies from different sectors. This seal attests that the institution has complied with the legislation — including the requirements of the National Policy on Solid Waste (PNRS) — and that it may have waste recovery and circular economy practices.