Reverse logistics system and the role of government oversight for preservation of water and soil quality: the case of pesticide empty containers

O sistema de logística reversa e o papel da fiscalização governamental para a preservação do solo e da água: o caso das embalagens vazias de defensivos agrícolas

This paper discusses the reverse logistics of empty agrochemical containers, the partners involved, and it focuses on the participation of the Agricultural Defense Agency of the São Paulo state government in reducing the risk of water and soil contamination in order to preserve these resources for future generations.

Keywords:
agriculture; chemical control; environmental contamination.