Gestão de resíduos eletrônicos: um estudo de reaproveitamento de produtos descartados pelas empresas e a sociedade

Abstract

Technological advances led to increased consumption and reduced life cycle of electronic products , leading to concern for the fate of all waste produced , that generates large environmental impact and human health. The objective of this study presents the practice of reverse logistics in the reuse of these materials and ways to reuse them . This work was done from a literature search . Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE ) the main problem stems from the presence of heavy metals in its composition, which cause environmental damage due to exposure. Among the advantages of Reverse Logistics , we can mention : from a financial point of view will occur reduction of costs related to the purchase of raw materials, production, warehousing and storage, reuse and disposal. The reduction of environmental impacts caused by disposability due to the excess products on the market.