Descarte de vidros automotivos e sustentabilidade em empresas de Dourados-MS

Abstract

Ecological awareness and research on the impacts generated due to the inappropriate disposal of materials in the environment have generated intense concern in public and private organizations and in society in general. Based on these factors, this study sought to clarify the reverse logistics of post-consumer discarded windscreens, based on the following question: What sustainable methods for discarding automotive glass are used in companies? What would be the destination of materials discarded by the glass trade? Admission of new methods to the use of non-renewable resources and new competitive strategies, as well as the use of reverse logistics, would reduce inappropriate discards of non-renewable products. The objective of this research was to identify the disposal of laminated vitreous wastes in companies in the automotive sector and thus demonstrate the importance of reusing these materials as allies of both the company and the environment. The methodology of applied research was qualitative, bibliographic and explanatory research, with a data analysis, through the application of a questionnaire in three companies of the automotive sector in Dourados MS, besides studies with the accomplishment of bibliographic researches in books, magazines and also electronic networks. The results indicated that it is feasible to implement Logistics Reverse applied in automotive glass discarding, although there is no agreement among the agents, regarding the adhesion of the reverse logistics for reuse of vitreous residues in the automotive sector. It was concluded that it is opportune and advantageous for society and environment, the business engagement in the adoption of sustainable methods for reuse of automotive glass.