A logística reversa e a política nacional dos resíduos sólidos: um panorama da realidade brasileira

Abstract

The present study seeks to present an analysis of the current Brazilian situation as regards of the quantity of solid waste produced daily, as well as the usual incorrect destination of it. The current problems are directly related to the lack of good practices, as reduction, reuse, recycling and selective waste collection, that shows that environmental education is missing in all sectors of society. The study aims to show the reverse logistics development, and also the implementation process of Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy, emphasizing that this legislation defines the reverse logistics as an important instrument to change the current situation of Brazilian waste management, in other words, it is going to guide the society and enterprises about the correct destination of solid waste. However, it is important to remember that to ensure the efficiency of the Brazilian Policy, it is necessary the integration of all stakeholders, an appropriate technical planning and, human and environmental resources. Some alternatives that can adapt this Policy to reality are presented, besides that, an action plan must be executed to improve the implementation of reverse logistics. After all, analysing the current situation, it is observed that the Policy has been developing, however, not enough to follow the consumption and the production of solid waste by society.