"Tem lixo que não é de se jogar fora”: a atuação de uma cooperativa de reciclagem na cadeia reversa de produtos de pós- consumo

Abstract

The volume of unusable products grows daily, this increase can be justified by the variety of products on the market, as well as the growing propensity to consume. The reverse channels arise to enable and intensify the activities that seek to add value to these products, considered obsolete, inserted in these channels are the cooperatives, which through their work consolidate reverse logistics actions of the companies. In this sense, the present work aims to demonstrate the contributions of recycling cooperatives in the reverse chain of post consumer products. Before that, there is the concept and evolution of direct and reverse logistics, as well as the types of reverse distribution channels. From this, there is an explanation about cooperativism and its principles. Finally, allied to this theoretical reference, the methodological procedures have a qualitative and applied approach, with characteristics of an exploratory, descriptive, bibliographic, field documentary and case study. The data collection was performed through observation and interview. After analyzing the results, it was verified that the organization plays an important role in the reverse chains, since it helps to consolidate reverse logistics actions carried out by public and private companies. In addition, the organization is acting as a form of social inclusion for group members. However, it is necessary to intensify, disseminate and support the actions carried out by the cooperative, since the work carried out could be expanded if there was greater support from other sectors of society.