TCP Initiative Brings Together 110 Participants in a Volunteer Social and Environmental Education Initiative
Paranaguá, April 2026 – The eighth edition of Remada Ambiental, organized by TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, mobilized 110 participants on Saturday, April 25, in Paranaguá, and resulted in the removal of 1,308 kilograms of waste from the Itiberê River. Held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the event brought together employees, volunteers, and partner institutions in a collective effort toward environmental preservation and raising awareness about proper waste disposal.
Throughout the morning, participants traveled about 5 kilometers along the river in kayaks, canoes, boats, and stand-up paddleboards. Among the materials collected were plastics, PET bottles, cans, tires, and unusual objects, such as an armchair, a metal drum, and a refrigerator door. Of the total collected, approximately 308 kilograms of recyclable waste were sent for sorting and proper disposal at the Nova Esperança Association of Collectors and Recyclers on Ilha dos Valadares.
The 8th edition of Remada removed more than 1.3 tons of waste from the Itiberê River. An armchair was among the items collected during the cleanup. (Credit: TCP/Press Release)
The initiative was supported by the Municipal Secretariat of the Environment, the Secretariat of Security, the Port Authority, the Nova Esperança Association of Waste Collectors and Recyclers, and the 5C Cultural Center—a social project supported by TCP through the Tax Incentive Law—as well as community volunteers.
The Environmental Cleanup gains relevance amid growing concern over the pollution of aquatic ecosystems. The improper disposal of waste, especially plastics, directly impacts wildlife, water quality, public health, and fishing activities, making mobilization and environmental education efforts increasingly necessary.
More than a one-off event, the project seeks to engage society in the preservation of the Itiberê River, which flows into Paranaguá Bay and is integral to the region’s cultural, tourist, and economic identity. Since the initiative began in 2018, more than five tons of waste have been removed from the riverbed and banks.
According to Kayo Zaiats, TCP’s environmental superintendent, the growing engagement of Terminal employees and the community demonstrates the initiative’s importance. “Remada Ambiental has established itself as a collective movement in support of the environment. With each edition, we expand the initiative’s reach and strengthen awareness of the importance of preserving our natural resources,” she states.
Environmental education and community integration
In addition to the river cleanup, the program featured activities focused on environmental education and family involvement. In the kids’ area, children participated in educational games, such as puzzles, word searches, and drawing activities centered on sustainability, as well as face painting. The area also featured a popcorn cart, cotton candy, and other fun activities for the little ones.
Participants were also able to enjoy traditional coastal-style coffee, with options such as banana and chestnut cake, cassava and coconut cake, banana cake, vegetable pie, cassava and meat dumplings, coxinhas, pastries, sandwiches, fruit salad, as well as coffee, milk, and fresh juices.
The Tutóia Stage served as the gathering point for briefings and team-building activities for participants before and after the cleanup of the Itiberê River. (Credit: TCP/Press Release)
Closing of SIMA
The Environmental Paddle marked the closing of the Internal Environment Week (SIMA), held from April 22 to 24. The program included activities aimed at raising environmental awareness among employees, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable practices both inside and outside the workplace.
“SIMA is an opportunity to expand knowledge and encourage responsible behavior in daily life. Since the Terminal has over 1,600 employees, the people impacted by this initiative become multipliers of good practices throughout the city. Closing this program with a practical initiative like the Environmental Paddle further strengthens this purpose,” highlights Zaiats.
With an ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable development and supporting initiatives that promote the well-being of Paranaguá’s population, the preservation of local culture, and the protection of the Paranaguá Bay ecosystem, TCP has invested in more than 230 socio-environmental initiatives over the past 12 years. Currently, the company has more than 30 initiatives underway.
