Logística Reversa: Um Estudo de caso sobre o destino das embalagens de agrotóxicos no perímetro irrigado de São Gonçalo, Sousa-PB.

Abstract

The actions promoted by reverse logistics are important to assist in combating environmental impacts, consisting of the return of packaging that contains waste that causes harmful effects on health and the environment. With regard to this research, the actions of reverse logistics were linked to the packaging of pesticides that, due to legal obligations, should be returned to their suppliers. So, the study had as general objective to analyze the operation of reverse logistics in the irrigated perimeter São Gonçalo-PB. In order to achieve this objective, a bibliographical research was developed that was pertinent to the topic addressed, raising a theoretical foundation about concepts and applications of reverse logistics. As for the methodology, a case study was used regarding reverse logistics. The research was classified as descriptive and exploratory, in which an interview was made with the settlers of the irrigated perimeter São Gonçalo and also with the suppliers of pesticides, using a semi - structured questionnaire in this way the research had a mixed character because it is a qualitative study and Quantitative. The main conclusions of the study indicated that few producers return their pesticide containers after their use and that the vast majority have no concern in returning these packages which is a worrying factor for the health of the population and the environment. Another worrying factor that has been drawn from conclusion and the absence of the use of safety equipment by the actors involved in the application of the pesticides since more than 50% do not use any type of protection. However, there is not a certain oversight regarding the obligation of reverse logistics, which contributes to obtaining results of this nature.