São Paulo,
Located in the municipality of Mauá, right next to one of the world's largest paint and coatings production plants owned by the Dutch multinational
The Atlantic Forest Seeks Help
The biome, which also spreads across
Between 2021 and 2022, the
To reverse this scenario, the NGO advocates for the creation of conservation units and private reserves, which is crucial since 78% of the lands in this biome are privately owned.
Only 10% of the Atlantic Forest territory is protected, but according to estimates by the
A Model of
An example of this protective work is
Over the past ten years, the company has invested about
It has managed to improve water quality, prevent fires, and create a biological corridor, explains
"The changes we've seen have been mainly in terms of biodiversity and water regulation," Takeuchi told EFE.
Since water is one of the main raw materials for the paint factory, Takeuchi argues, it was essential to adopt measures to conserve this resource.
"We know that the water quality from eucalyptuses was not very good, compared to that from native vegetation," she said.
The company also carries out environmental education work with local public school children, who can make guided visits to the reserve.
Another measure adopted in Mauá was the creation of a wastewater treatment plant.
The facility, costing almost
Everyone's Responsibility
Takeuchi emphasizes that these projects are a major challenge for
She also calls on all local sectors to make a collective effort to move towards a more sustainable future.
"Not just the public sector, but also the private sector and the community. We all have a role to play in conservation," she said. EFE
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