HOW MICRO AND SMALL COMPANIES TREAT THEIR SOLID WASTE UNDER FEDERAL LAW N ° 12.305/10

Authors

  • Hamilton Pozo CEETEPS/Fatec Baixada Santista
  • Rubens Topal de Carvalho Bastos Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Denis Donaire Universidade de São Caetano do Sul – USCS. São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/geas.v8i1.13764

Keywords:

Reverse logistics. Solid waste. Micro and small business.

Abstract

Objective:The objective of this research is to investigate the influence of Federal Law No. 12,305/10 on the management of solid waste from micro and small enterprises in the Guarulhos region.

Methodology: In examining the effects of this law, the study used a descriptive and exploratory survey and qualitative data analysis. The sample consisted of forty-eight small businesses in various fields of activity in the region of Guarulhos/SP

Relevance: This goal is relevant, considering this statute established a national policy for solid waste, imposing regulations for its sorting and disposal. This regulation requires companies to dispose of their solid waste at predetermined locations.

Results: By aggregating the percentages found, we prepared an index of adherence to the legislation on solid waste management.

Contributions: The contribution of the research is based on the information of the previous studies and on the direction for solid waste management in the micro and small enterprises of the region, supporting local sustainability.

Conclusion: The aspect of the legislation, in which micro and small business in the region of Guarulhos has demonstrated a degree of suitability that is linked to lack of knowledge required by the law of solid waste.

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Author Biography

Denis Donaire, Universidade de São Caetano do Sul – USCS. São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brasil.

Livre-Docente – Universidade de São Caetano do Sul – USCS. São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brasil. ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8686-6520. E-mail: denisdon@uscs.edu.br.

Published

2019-04-30

How to Cite

Pozo, H., Bastos, R. T. de C., & Donaire, D. (2019). HOW MICRO AND SMALL COMPANIES TREAT THEIR SOLID WASTE UNDER FEDERAL LAW N ° 12.305/10. Revista De Gestão Ambiental E Sustentabilidade, 8(1), 61–80. https://doi.org/10.5585/geas.v8i1.13764

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