A problematização da logística reversa das embalagens vazias de agrotóxicos na agricultura familiar no município de Caxias - MA

Abstract

Family farming is currently the main source of food on the table of Brazilians, where the inappropriate use of pesticides and incorrect disposal of packaging on rural properties can cause damage to human health, animals and the environment. The problem of pesticide packaging can be minimized by the effective implementation of reverse logistics. However, it is considered a utopia in the reality of small family farmers in the municipality of Caxias-MA. The general objective was to analyze the reverse logistics structure of empty pesticide containers in family farming in the study municipality. This work was developed in a case study, in the form of descriptive and qualitative research with a theoretical and practical basis, which involved sending a questionnaire containing fifteen questions, via google drive, to small family farmers, in addition to field research in four properties. It was found that there are numerous difficulties to be overcome, such as the inefficiency of a logistical operational cycle among the agents involved (farmers, traders, manufacturers and inspection bodies). It is concluded that the reverse logistics of empty pesticide containers in family farming, in the municipality of Caxias-MA, is inoperative in relation to the return of these post-consumer hazardous wastes to collection points. It was observed that, currently, there is no structure for effective reverse logistics in the municipality.