A logística reversa das embalagens vazias de produtos agrotóxicos: análise das práticas operacionais no Município de Entre Rios do Oeste – PR.

Abstract

The scientific and technological development evidenced numerous changes in the current scenario in all areas. In agriculture, the innovations significantly altered the activity with the intense use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers that triggered several negative factors such as human intoxication, contamination of soil, water and air and food produced. In addition, it entails a large amount of pesticide packaging discarded after use, which are considered hazardous waste to the environment. In this way, the Reverse Logistics Program was created, which determines the recycling of empty containers, which are reused, contributing to reduce the use of natural resources. This study aims to know the operational practices aimed at the reverse logistics of empty containers of agrochemicals in the Municipality of Entre Rios do Oeste - PR. It is a bibliographical research complemented by field research. The research was carried out by applying a questionnaire to the farmers of the municipality of Entre Rios do Oeste to identify aspects related to the use of pesticides and the reverse logistics procedure of empty containers.