curitiba

• Give an example of water conservation schemes in Curitiba.

  The government has introduced various policies to promote sustainable water use, including the installation of water meters in homes and hosepipe bans. The city also has separate systems for non-drinking water, so less drinking water is used.
• Describe how Curitiba's water conservation schemes have been successful.

  These schemes have successfully reduced Curitiba's water consumption - it is around half that of other Latin American cities.
• Give an example of energy conservation schemes in Curitiba.

  In 2009, Curitiba renovated its 'Green Line' transport system - it now includes dedicated bus lanes for biofuel buses. There is also a scheme to replace all of the city's street lights with energy-efficient bulbs, and the city gets 84% of its energy from renewable hydroelectric power.
• Describe how Curitiba's energy conservation schemes have been successful.

  These schemes have been successful - Curitiba's CO2 emissions from electricity are about 65% less than other Latin American cities.
• Give an example of traffic flow being managed in Curitiba.

  Curitiba's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system uses a series of dedicated bus lanes to ensure that bus journeys are quick. Over 700,000 passengers use the buses each day, and Curitiba's carbon emissions are 25% lower per capita than the average Brazilian city. The city centre's main shopping area is also pedestrianised, further encouraging people to leave their cars at home.
• Give an example of waste being managed in Curitiba.

  Curitiba is one of only eight cities in the world which collects 100% of its waste, of which 70% is recycled. To further encourage recycling, the government launched 'The Green Exchange Programme' in 1989 - residents receive 1 kg of food or bus tickets for every 4 kg of recyclable waste collected. This scheme has led to the collection of 6800 tonnes of waste each year.