Logística reversa aplicada a pilhas: um estudo de caso no Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) do Curso de Engenharia Ambiental da UFC

Abstract

The excessive consumption of eletronics brings it together with the large battery consumption. It’s remain waste when discarded in the wrong way, cause harm to human health and nature due to its high toxicological content. The concern over environmental issues makes the Reverse Logistics of those goods is na effective tool for proper disposal. The mais goal of this study is to analyze how the Tutorial Education Program (PET) of the Environmental Engineering course at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) serves to raise awareness of the academic community and society about the importance of properly allocate those products.. The research was conducted through a visit to the headquarters of PET and questionnaire sent by e-mail. The results indicate that the recycling of waste batteries in higher educations institutions can bring relevant benefit to society.