Sustainable Development and Reverse Logistics

Due to the production and consumption patterns currently used by society, a large amount of solid waste is generated, as well as its wrong destination in the environment, which has negative effects, including harm to human health. In this scenario, we can mention the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an action plan that aims to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure that people achieve peace and prosperity. To this end, companies can contribute by using Reverse Logistics, which aims to efficiently and effectively plan and manage the return of products to their manufacturer (Leite 2017, p. 206). The work aims to understand how Reverse Logistics can be used as a tool for the contribution of Sustainable Development, based on goal number 12 (Ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns), in Brazilian reality. The methodology, in addition to the literature review, is based on a qualitative and exploratory approach. From the research, it is concluded that Reverse Logistics works as a tool that can contribute to the achievement of goal number 12 of Sustainable Development, as both seek to achieve more sustainable behaviors in society.