The eco-efficiency of the Campo Limpo System is evaluated annually by the Life Cycle Analysis study, carried out by the Espaço Eco Foundation (espacoeco.org.br). This study compares the real scenario with the existence of the SCL with another hypothetical one in which the System does not exist, as was the case until 2002. According to this material, the SCL is the most eco-efficient alternative for the receipt and disposal of empty crop protection packaging in Brazil.
The SCL activities contribute towards improving the environmental conditions of the country, since they promote the proper disposal of empty post-consumption crop protection packaging. Besides this, inpEV is always on the lookout for possible impacts that its activities may cause.
For this, it adopts the so-called return shipment when performing the reverse logistics to transport the packages, which is explained in more detail on pg. 66. This type of shipment is a great ally in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. inpEV also endorses, since 2015, the Climate Protocol of the São Paulo State Government.
Recycling prevents new natural resources from being extracted to supply the productive industry. In addition, the Campo Limpo Plastic Recycling and Transformation plant produces packaging by means of more eco-efficient processes. Ecoplastic , for example, emits four times less greenhouse gases during its manufacturing than conventional packaging. Besides being innovative, it provides high resistance, being the first of its category to obtain UN certification (group II, density 1.4 g/cm3) – safety standard for chemical sector packaging – for maritime and ground transportation of hazardous products.
In 2017, the Institute invested approximately R$ 13 million in environmental protection actions. All the environmental norms related to the exercise of its activities are fulfilled, for which reason there has been no record of fines or non-monetary sanctions in this regard in 2017. inpEV has also not received any formal complaints related to impacts on the environment.