In 2025, only 20% of the total volume of waste generated was sent to landfills, reinforcing our commitment to minimize this disposal route as much as possible.
MBRF adopts an integrated waste and packaging management system that prioritizes the efficient use of resources, circularity, and the reduction of environmental impacts throughout the entire production chain.
Our commitment is to make the most of the materials generated, minimize the impacts associated with waste, and generate environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Our approach considers the legal requirements and the specificities of each region where we operate, acting from the origin of waste in operations through post-consumption. Regarding packaging, we encourage responsible practices within society, with Qualy playing a central role in promoting this agenda.
To expand circularity, we continuously invest in innovation and in partnerships with companies and research centers. This commitment begins as early as the packaging design stage and extends to the transformation of 100% of the operations’ byproducts into high-value-added inputs, through our MBRF Ingredients business unit.
We prioritize reduction, reuse, and recycling throughout the entire chain.
We transform by-products into high-value-added ingredients via MBRF Ingredients.
We continuously engage through training and communication focused on waste segregation and disposal.
We operate in compliance with local and international legislation, including the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS) in Brazil.
We broaden circularity, invest in innovation, treatment systems, and more sustainable packaging design.
Our initiatives
Initiatives that reinforce our global progress in waste management:
Solid waste
Solid waste management at MBRF follows a robust strategy based on reduction, recycling, and reuse, with a focus on sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This approach includes various routes of disposal, such as composting, recycling, co-processing, incineration, and the use of landfills.
To ensure the proper management of waste in all units, we rely on structured programs, including Solid Waste and Healthcare Services Management Plans, as well as specific logistics for animal healthcare waste and waste classified as hazardous.
The commitment to training is permanent: we provide ongoing training on the 3R’s, ensuring that all stages of the production chain are aligned with best practices. Simultaneously, we strengthen monitoring and traceability through Transport Manifests, Final Destination Certificates, and a management system that updates essential indicators monthly for monitoring and decision-making.
Circularity is expanded by integrating organic waste into effluent treatment, enabling the production of biofertilizers with high agronomic value. Additionally, we use biodigesters to capture the biogas generated by the decomposition of organic matter, which can be burned in a controlled manner or reused as an energy source, contributing to operational efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Collection, transportation and disposal The collection, transportation, and disposal of waste are carried out by specialized outsourced companies, hired under strict criteria that include certification, annual environmental audits, and monitoring of critical suppliers’ licenses.
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We achieved Zero Landfill status at the Paranaguá (PR) unit In 2025, the Paranaguá (PR) unit reached the Zero Landfill milestone, ceasing to send waste to sanitary landfills and instead directing 100% of the generated volume to recovery solutions. Of the total waste, 70% is destined for composting and 30% for co-processing in cement plants, where it is used as fuel to replace fossil sources. The result was achieved through a review of processes, team engagement, and the adoption of technical solutions that made it possible to expand waste reuse, with traceability and digital monitoring of destinations.
MBRF Ingredients
Transformation of waste into co-products
MBRF Ingredients is an interdependent business unit of MBRF, dedicated to transforming co-products that were previously discarded into high-performance ingredients for the health and nutrition industries, directly contributing to waste reduction and leveraging the circular economy. Supported by the pillars of sustainability, innovation, and quality, MBRF Ingredients meets the internal demand for animal nutrition and pet food, as well as selling its products to customers in the food and health sectors in Brazil and abroad.
In this way, we expand the company’s product portfolio, reduce the volume of waste intended for disposal, and replace the purchase of feed inputs with in-house developed solutions.
Mission
Generate high-performance ingredients and drive the circular economy.
Areas of activity
Animal Nutrition
We produce ingredients for aqua, pet, and swine nutrition developed to meet the needs of each animal.
Food Ingredients
We offer ingredients that provide flavor and texture to food for the food industry.
Human Health
We provide ingredients with traceability and quality for the health and wellness industry.
Our ingredients are produced in 29 production units in eight Brazilian states.
For more information, visit:
https://www.mbrfingredients.com.br/
Strategic Partnerships
Our partnerships strengthen the recycling ecosystem, contribute to the development social and ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
Partnership with Pragma (Programa Recupera) for reverse logistics of the Pet portfolio.
Work on the Plataforma Reciclar pelo Brasil, with an impact on over 6,200 cooperative members and 465 associations.
Participation via Abia in the Sectoral Packaging Agreement.
Offsetting 100% of the packaging for Qualy, Deline, Sadia Hot Bowls, Mac’N Cheese, and Guabi Natural, totaling over 31 thousand tons recovered since 2021.
Partnership with the Instituto Rever, responsible for certification and training of cooperatives.