Ecodesign: case study in a pupunha palm heart agroindustry

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https://doi.org/10.5585/gep.v15i3.27402

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Ecodesign, Pupunha palm heart, Product development, Reverse logistic, Packaging

Abstract

Sustainable development in the organizational context grows in social relevance due to its importance for the preservation of the environment and for providing better living conditions for humanity. In this scenario, ecodesign is strengthened as a practice that aims to develop products and processes that consider the environmental impacts and reduce harmful environmental effects. Faced with this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the environmental impacts of the processing and commercialization of pupunha heart of palm by applying Ecodesign strategies. The tool chosen for the application was the Ecodesign Strategies Diagram. The work is characterized as a case study, and data collection methods were semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. The company studied is located in the Ribeira Valley – Brazil, and operates in the processing and commercialization of pupunha heart of palm. As a result, it was possible to identify some environmental impacts caused by the agroindustry studied and to suggest some mitigating measures, such as improving the standardization and automation of processes, use of clean energy, rational use and reduction of waste of process water, and creation of a program of reverse logistics for packaging.

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Author Biographies

Meire Ramalho de Oliveira, Federal Institute of São Paulo

Is Professor of Business at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo, Campus Capivari, Brazil. She holds her Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering at Federal University of São Carlos. Her main research topics cover Management, Technology Transfer, Sustainability, Solidarity Economy and Education.

Ronise Suzuki de Oliveira, Federal University of Minas Gerais

Is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo, Campus Registro, Brazil. She is a PhD student in Technological Innovation at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Her main research topics are Innovation Management, Technology Transfer and Innovation and Sustainability.

Anderson Wilson Felisaldo de Gouvêa , Federal Institute of São Paulo

Holds a degree in Industrial Engineering at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), Registro, Brazil. Intern at the Mosaic Company in the EHS - Health, Safety, and Environment sector.

José Roberto Herrera Cantorani, Federal Institute of São Paulo

Is a Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP) and permanent professor at the Graduate Program in Science and Technology Teaching (PPGECT) at the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR). He holds a degree in Physical Education from the State University of Ponta Grossa – UEPG, Master in Applied Social Sciences from the State University of Ponta Grossa. PhD in Physical Education from the State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, with a Post-Doctorate in Science and Technology Teaching from the Federal Technological University of Paraná - UTFPR. His main research topics are Quality of life, Disability and health, Education and Sustainability.

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2024-12-09

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Oliveira, M. R. de, Oliveira, R. S. de, Gouvêa , A. W. F. de, & Cantorani, J. R. H. (2024). Ecodesign: case study in a pupunha palm heart agroindustry. Revista De Gestão E Projetos, 15(3), 476–506. https://doi.org/10.5585/gep.v15i3.27402
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