Electronic waste (e-waste) has become an increasingly pressing problem worldwide because of the increase in the volume of waste, without a corresponding increase in the recycling rate. E-waste recycling models show a low percentage of reuse, at around 17.4% in the world, 11% in Latin America, and 3% in São Paulo City, Brazil. The sources of conflicts relating to e-waste recycling networks are diverse, including asymmetries of objectives, knowledge, ethical values, and culture of sustainability, which indicates the need for a system of regulatory mechanisms. The article’s main proposition is that constructed governance, which is a collective process involving many actors, could be an alternative to e-waste recycling management. The city of São Paulo was chosen to be analyzed. Using an abductive methodology, the data analysis shows a fragmented network, with conflicts of interest among commercial and sustainability objectives, an absence of legal knowledge, and increases in the incorrect disposal of waste. However, initiatives in small groups in Brazil, which can be considered as examples of constructed governance, show a better volume of waste and the transportation of waste material to the right destination. The authors argue that constructed governance could be an efficient tool for e-waste recycling management systems. Besides, the article offers a matrix of indicators that can be used by both researchers and recycling managers.
Investiga-se a influência da governança relacional sobre os resultados sociais de redes, no campo da reciclagem. O trabalho se justifica pela crescente importância dos processos sociais participativos nas tarefas de políticas públicas. Governança relacional são mecanismos de ações coletivas construídos pelo próprio grupo. A partir de indicadores especialmente construídos para o campo da reciclagem realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa e interpretativa, com dados de onze entrevistas e três acompanhamentos. Utilizou-se a técnica de análise temática de conteúdo, a partir de indicadores previamente selecionados. A conclusão sustenta a proposição da influência da governança relacional para os resultados sociais, especialmente os indicadores de melhorias de condições de trabalho e de lazer, o que constitui um benefício teórico importante, no avanço da compreensão da relação entre as categorias. Deve-se ressaltar, também, o benefício metodológico e gerencial ao se apresentar uma matriz de indicadores que se mostrou operacional e confiável.
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