CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND REVERSE LOGISTICS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: The circular economy and reverse logistics have as main objective to look for means for the final disposal of waste, that is, the waste that at first is no longer useful undergoes a new evaluation within the process of reverse logistics and consequently of circular economy for how it, identify whether this waste will be reused in another segment or destined for a specific location for that material. Objective: The main objective of the study was to analyze, through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), the relationship between Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy. Method: The research is characterized as a qualitative, descriptive approach, in addition, the research was carried out through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) taking into account the PRISMA guidelines. For data management, StArt - State of the Art through Systematic Review was used. Results and discussion: A total of 1,351 studies were surveyed, after applying the study analysis strategies, 20 articles were selected, which were consistent with the inclusion criteria. It was possible to show that Brazil is the country that most contributed with studies focused on the Circular Economy and Reverse Logistics, mainly in the year 2021, which corresponds to 50% of the total analyzed in the period under study. In this way, it is noted that this relationship is increasingly on the rise, considering that they are methods that are related and that contribute significantly to the society and economy of a country. Conclusion: It is considered that the process of Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy, when carried out correctly, contributes to the products at the end of the life cycle, being rescued for a new production process, being a viable reuse, aiming at the recovery of the product. Finally, this whole process depends on the joint work of end users, government, industries/companies and collectors' cooperatives.