Logística reversa de embalagem &prática sustentáveis: aproveitamento de tubos de papelão na confecção de mobiliário.

Abstract

This study was developed at the Technology Course in Logistics, offered at the Center for Higher Studies of Parintins, linked to the University of the State of Amazonas with the intention of showing the possibilities of using cardboard tubes of the postal type in the manufacture of furniture. It also aimed to highlight the role and importance of Reverse Packaging Logistics for the development of sustainable actions, to raise discussions about the environmental impacts caused by the inadequate disposal of packaging. In the theoretical foundation, the purpose of Reverse Logistics is conceptualized and presented. It highlights Reverse Packaging Logistics as a path to sustainable entrepreneurship, taking as reference the studies developed by Oliveira and Almeida (2012); Shibao, Moori and Santos (2010); Souza and Fonseca (2009); Leite (2002); Orsiolli and Nobre (2016); Castillo and Gómez (2014) and Piccoli (2013). Furniture (desk and chair) produced with cardboard tubes and MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) type are also exhibited. The methodological procedure was based on the hypothetical-deductive method, in Research and Development (R & D), in the qualitative approach subsidized by the bibliographical research. The data were collected through a form containing questions regarding the purchase intention, comfort and functionality of the furniture. In this form the evaluators could make free reviews and comments. A total of 96 people participated in the study among teachers, servants and academics, and the results were allocated in graphs for a better understanding of the study. It is noteworthy that the furniture was produced in a joinery located in the Industrial Furniture Polo area in the city of Parintins-AM.