Copera

Acting since 2021, Copera is a platform for integration between all ends of reverse logistics - government, cooperative, industry and citizen - that provides traceability, transparency and management of recyclable material chains.

Our solutions are based on machine learning and georeferencing for the efficient management of recyclable municipal solid waste. Our collaborative platform promotes optimization and transparency in solid waste-related operations, uniting waste cooperatives, municipal management, waste generating companies and conscious citizens.

Our mission is to be an agent of transformation towards a fairer circular economy, stimulating the formulation of public policies based on evidence and promoting a responsible and sustainable management of municipal solid waste.

About Copera

We provide advanced technological solutions for the efficient management of municipal solid waste. Through strategic partnerships with the municipal government and cooperatives of waste pickers, companies and citizens, we offer a collaborative platform that uses machine learning and georeferencing techniques to solve routing problems, optimize collection points and provide detailed reports in real time. Our platform allows to archive and organize information about routes, volumes collected and discriminate the recycled waste collected, identifying those that have been reinserted and those considered orphans, in the face of low prices or disinterest of the market.

25,979

KMs traveled

25,313

Points served

1,273

Total occurrences

1,226.3

Tons collected

How it works

Cooperation and customization

Copera establishes cooperation agreements with waste picker cooperatives. In a series of visits and immersions, we learn about the unique processes of each cooperative. We then create user-friendly and tailored interfaces to enable seamless interaction with our platform. Thus, we set up our network of registered cooperatives.

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Optimization for municipalities

The Copera platform is available free of charge to municipalities. With our tool, cities can optimize the process of collecting recyclable solid waste and have access to useful data and reports. This also helps Copera expand its network of cooperatives.

Connection with the citizens

After establishing operations with cooperatives and municipalities, we connect the citizens through our mobile application. This allows them to find collection points, schedule collections, give feedback and participate in education and environmental awareness campaigns.

Partnership with companies

Finally, we offer companies the opportunity to buy waste and access all the data generated in the process. Transparency and traceability are guaranteed, allowing companies to make informed decisions and meet their legal obligations regarding waste management, including so-called “orphan waste”.

Benefits for cooperatives

Strategic partnerships

The work of cooperatives is strengthened through partnerships with Copera.

Improvement in the management of selective collection

The platform helps optimize collection operations.

Access to data

Detailed reports for analysis and evaluation of the volume of waste are provided.

Support in marketing

Copera helps to increase the possibilities for marketing waste.

Benefits for the municipalities

Efficient routing solution

Copera offers an advanced threation solution for cost reduction.

Operational control

Detailed reports on collection and recycling activities are available.

Agility

Real-time monitoring helps in making quick decisions.

Traceability

The platform allows control of the collection, transportation and disposal of waste.

Benefits for the companies

Access to miscellaneous waste

It expands variety of recyclable waste available, contributing to the circular economy and reduction of natural resource consumption.

Transparency and regulatory compliance

Management system with complete traceability and monitoring of the waste chain, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and adequate disposal of waste.

Support for decision making

Detailed reports and strategic analyses for effective decisions in waste management, optimizing processes and maximizing operational efficiency.

Compliance with legal obligations

Assistance in the fulfillment of the obligations of the National Policy of Solid Waste, ensuring adequate control and registration of activities, avoiding penalties and ensuring legal compliance.

Benefits for the citizens

Practicality

Pickup points can be located easily.

Environmental education

Content on waste management and sustainable practices are available.

Convenience

Waste collection can be scheduled online.

Active participation

The platform allows interaction, evaluation of services and participation in awareness campaigns.

Destination scoreboard

Last update on 06/10/2024 17:00

Waste handled	Weight (tons)
Paper	404.7
Plastic	245.3
Glass	343.4
Metal	110.4
Others	122.6
TOTAL	1,226.3

The reuse of all this material avoided:

The cutting of	12,141	Trees
The extraction of	15.5	Barrels of oil
The extraction of	446.4	Tons of sand
The consumption of	95,870	m³ of water
The consumption of	4,806.1	Megawatt-hours of energy
The emission of	940.5	Tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs)

Please join us

If you are a municipal manager, waste picker cooperative, a company that needs to manage waste or a citizen committed to preserving the environment, please contact us to know how Copera can optimize waste management in your city or business. We are committed to providing efficient and sustainable solutions for responsible management of municipal solid waste.