Title: Overview of E-Waste Reverse Logistics: How to Promote the Return of Electronic Waste to the Production Chain
Abstract: Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is the type of waste that grows the most in generation in Brazil and the world. This is due to planned obsolescence, the development of technology, and high consumption rates. If not well managed, this waste can cause negative environmental impacts and bring risks to human health, due to the diversity of toxic substances that may be present in it. This chapter analyzes the relationship of various countries with WEEE management. It can be noted that many countries are in the process of developing laws on this subject, while others are still far behind. Unfortunately, a large portion of this waste is not properly destined, having illegal and/or uncertain outcomes. In Brazil, the Sectoral Agreement for the Reverse Logistics of Electronics was signed in 2019, and is currently in its initial structuring process. However, Brazil has a great socio-environmental and economic responsibility regarding the implementation of a reverse logistics system. Cooperatives represent a good possibility to facilitate this process in municipalities as providers of environmental services.
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Date: 2022-10-25
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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