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Computer reuse by the Brazilian government generates water saving

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Briefings

Brazilian government initiative 'Computadores para Inclusão' reuses 89,000 refurbished computers to save 133.3 million liters of water, avoiding fossil fuel combustion and chemical use. The program targets digital inclusion in remote communities, with results scheduled for COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, on November 16, 2026.

Key points

• The 'Computadores para Inclusão' program reuses 89,000 computers, primarily from federal public organs, to avoid producing new ones.
• Reusing these computers saves 133.3 million liters of water, preventing the production of a new computer which would consume 1,500 liters of water on average.

Context

This initiative is coordinated by the Ministry of Communications through its 'Computadores para Inclusão' program, aiming to extend the useful life of electronic equipment and promote digital inclusion in remote areas.

Limitations

Data covers the period up to November 12, 2026, with results scheduled for November 16, 2026. The evidence does not specify the exact geographic distribution of the 89,000 computers or the specific community types served beyond general descriptions.

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