Current Context of Reverse Logistics for Plastic Packaging in Companies in Brazil

Amanda Silveira Couto (), Vívian Karina Bianchini (), Carlos Amaral Razzino (), Paulo Renato Pakes (), Veridiana Souza Silva Alves () and Regiane Máximo Siqueira ()
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Amanda Silveira Couto: UNESP—São Paulo State University
Vívian Karina Bianchini: UNESP—São Paulo State University
Carlos Amaral Razzino: UNESP—São Paulo State University
Paulo Renato Pakes: UFSCar—Federal University of São Carlos
Veridiana Souza Silva Alves: UNESP—São Paulo State University
Regiane Máximo Siqueira: UNESP—São Paulo State University

A chapter in Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future, 2025, pp 249-256 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The issue of plastic waste is one of the most urgent environmental challenges. The global production of plastics, which reached 370 million metric tonnes in 2019, generates significant waste, harming ecosystems, and human health. This study aims to analyze the reverse logistics system of plastic packaging, focusing on the reuse of raw materials and waste reduction. The research employs a multiple case study method, involving companies from the dairy and cosmetics sectors, to evaluate sustainable practices and identify challenges. The main obstacles include high implementation costs, lack of consumer awareness, and the inadequacy of packaging for reuse. Efficient management of reverse logistics is crucial for the Circular Economy and environmental sustainability, highlighting the need for public policies and innovative solutions.

Keywords: Reverse logistics; Plastic waste; Supply chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72490-9_24

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