Index of Corporate Solid Waste Management Aimed at Complying with the Sustainable Logistics Plan in Public Institutions
Brazilian Air Force; Military Organizations; Environment; Environmental Management; Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Undoubtedly, over the years, the generation of solid waste has been a significant issue both in Brazil and worldwide. Due to certain peculiarities that encompass characteristics of both developing and developed countries, Brazil has faced challenges in the integrated management of solid waste and, consequently, in final disposal, leading to an increasing burden on associated costs. Given the inherent nature of these wastes and the roles commonly assigned to federal agencies, integrated management and the development of methodologies to reduce generation and improve waste reuse have emerged as alternatives to mitigate costs and associated impacts. In this context, the Federal Government established, through Article 16 of Decree 7,746/2012, a planning tool aimed at implementing sustainability practices and rationalizing expenses and processes related to Public Administration, known as the Sustainable Logistics Plan (SLP). This plan includes a specific item for solid waste management. With a focus on full compliance with relevant legislation, environmental conservation, and the application of best practices to reduce costs and improve the quality of life for its personnel, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has mandated the development and execution of the SLP throughout the organization. However, as this is a recent process within the institution, monitoring and control mechanisms are necessary for the correct and comprehensive addressing of the subject. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to structure an index for corporate solid waste management based on SLP indicators in public institutions. A military base of the Brazilian Air Force under the Ministry of National Defense was chosen as a pilot unit for the case study. The analysis considered technological routes through gravimetry and the processes generating solid waste, taking into account international guidelines established from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and national legislation. The study considered the concepts of the 5Rs outlined in the National Solid Waste Policy, along with the following criteria: i) efficiency; ii) efficacy; iii) effectiveness; iv) cost-effectiveness; v) potential impact; vi) socio-environmental responsibility; and vii) legality. The ultimate expected outcome is the creation of a model for integrated solid waste management regulations that covers the entire organization, standardizing and mandating the use of the presented model in all Military Organizations (MO) within the FAB.