Curitiba Brazil Flashcards
1
Q
Problem = waste
Solution = Recycling
A
Curitiba has recycled since 1970s
2/3 rubbish collected by recyclers is recycled
Given UN’s highest prize for environmental care
More jobs created for workers from poorer parts of Brazil
2
Q
Problem = congestion and pollution
Solution = integrated transport system
A
1000 buses. Bi-articulated buses take 4700 people a day
Over 70% of commuters use the buses
Tickets are cheap and all cost the same
Excellent cycle routes across the city
