Campo Limpo System
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n operation since 2002, the Campo Limpo System has become a global reference in reverse logistics and an example of circular economy. Its success is only possible thanks to the commitment of the various links of the agricultural chain: manufacturing industry, distribution channel (wholesale and cooperative associations), farmers and the public power. Legislation (Federal Law nr. 7.802/1989 and Federal Decree nr. 4.074/2002) regulates the role and responsibilities of each link. Representing the manufacturing industry, the National Institute for Processing Empty Packaging (inpEV) is the entity that manages the System.
In 2022, this recognition allowed for the celebration of a groundbreaking technical cooperation agreement to transfer technology to CampoLimpio, from Argentina. inpEV shared a 300-page guide containing detailed information on all the steps of the System's operations. Furthermore, periodical meetings are held between the Institute and CampoLimpio teams to clarify any doubts.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
> The post-consumption resins of crop protection packaging give rise to the Ecoplástica® packaging and the Ecocap® sealing system.
> Each 20-liter Ecoplástica® recipient avoids the emission of 1.24 kg of CO2e.
> These resins can also be used to manufacture another 33 artifacts for civil construction, transportation and other sectors.
SYSTEM EXPANSION IN 2022
> Operational startup of the new central stations in Guariba (SP), Querência (MT) and Balsas (MA), which replaced the older units in these three cities and increased the receiving capacity in the regions.
> Works concluded at the central stations of Mirassol D´Oeste (MT), struck by a fire in 2021, and of São Pedro do Sul (RS).
> Inauguration of the Ceasa outpost in Contagem (MG), thanks to the groundbreaking partnership with the state government, the entity managing Ceasa Minas and the distribution channel.
PLANNED EXPANSION – 2023 AND FOLLOWING YEARS
> New central stations in Carazinho (RS), Gurupi (TO) and Nova Santa Helena (MT), among other locations.
390
fixed receiving stations throughout Brazil – 100 central stations and 290 outposts1.
4,353
itinerant collection stations in 2022.
Recycling of 100% primary rigid plastic packaging2 (washed and unwashed) and 93% of all plastic packaging (primary and secondary) received by the System.
1 Takes into account the stations that handled cargo in 2022.
2 Packaging in contact with products.
Central Station Integrated Management Program
Another seven central stations will be directly managed by inpEV in 2022, totaling 59 units. Among the gains of this program, which started in 2019 after a thorough analysis and approval process by the Institute's Board of Directors, are the cost reduction for the System and for the distribution channel, standardization of compliance, quality and safety processes, besides gains in productivity.
Periodically, the management teams of the central stations are held accountable for the program results by the associations and cooperatives that transfer the administration of their units to inpEV.
PROGRESSION OF THE CENTRAL STATION INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
From 2019 to 2022:
> Cost reduction: R$ 8.7 million.
> Productivity gains (packaging processing capacity per operator): + 19%.
> Workforce training: 41,300 hours of completed training.
Performance
In December, the Campo Limpo System reached 700, 000 tons of packaging properly disposed since 2002. 52,538 tons in 2022 alone, a 2% reduction compared to the previous year (53,573 tons disposed).
This result is mainly due to a strategic decision by inpEV to reestablish inventory levels at the receiving stations, which considered in-house studies and market perspectives. For 2023, the disposal goal is 53,100 tons.
The System also disposed of 400 tons of illegal products in an eco-friendly way along the year, thanks to a partnership inpEV has with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (Mapa), the Ministry of the Environment (MMA), the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Police, the National Union of Plant Health Products Industry (Sindiveg) and Croplife.
