Reverse logistics will be Brazil's great ally to achieve climate goals

During COP29, Brazil made a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions between 59% and 67% by 2035.In a scenario in which the country discards 2.4 billion kilograms of electronic waste per year, according to the E-Waste Monitor, using reverse logistics will be an important strategy to achieve these goals.

Reuse of materials, combined with the reduction of waste disposed of in landfills, directly contributes to reducing the extraction of natural resources and emissions, aligning the country with global climate goals.

An environmental and economic challenge

The telecommunications sector is among the ones that generate the most electronic waste in Brazil. Modems, routers and decoders used, for example, add up to tons of materials discarded annually. Reverse logistics proposes an alternative. Through collection, sorting, reconditioning and recycling processes, these devices return to the production chain, promoting the circular economy. 

Carlos Tanaka, founder of PostalGow, explains: “Reconditioning extends the life of equipment, reducing the need to manufacture new products and, consequently, the environmental impact associated with the extraction of raw materials

Technological integration for greater efficiency

PostalGow is one of the companies that lead reverse logistics initiatives in the telecommunications sector. With more than 9 thousand collection points in Brazil, the company uses technology to track each step of the process. 

The ReturnaFacil platform, created by PostalGow, integrates ERP systems of contracting companies, allowing efficient management and monitoring in real time.

“Technology is an important ally in reverse logistics.Integrated systems ensure traceability, efficiency and transparency, from collection to disposal or reuse of” materials, Tanaka details.

In the Distribution Centers of PostalGow, the equipment undergoes automated screening that identifies items suitable for reconditioning or recyclable. This reduces losses and increases the reuse of materials, contributing to the reduction of emissions associated with the disposal and production of new products.

Contribution to climate goals

Reverse logistics also helps Brazil meet the goals set at COP29 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in several stages. The reconditioning of electronic equipment, for example, requires less energy than the manufacture of new devices. Recycling allows the reuse of metals and plastics, reducing the dependence on extraction of natural resources.

According to studies from the University of Sao Paulo (USP), the reuse of materials can save up to 20% in production costs and significantly reduce industrial emissions.In addition, efficient collection practices prevent waste from being sent to landfills, where they generate gases such as methane, which has a high impact on global warming.

The future of reverse logistics in Brazil

With stricter regulations and ambitious climate targets, reverse logistics is expected to gain even more relevance in the coming years.PostalGow is expanding its footprint, investing in new technologies and growing its network of collection points and Distribution Centers.

“We are prepared to help Brazil meet its climate goals, promoting a more circular and sustainable economy.Our commitment is to transform electronic waste into opportunities for the market and for the planet”, concludes Tanaka.