Eletromobilidade e responsabilidade ambiental: logística reversa das baterias de lítio de veículos elétricos no direito ambiental brasileiro

Abstract

This study analyzes the foundations of Environmental Law and the relationship between sustainable development, climate governance, and the reverse logistics of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. It is based on the premise that, although electromobility contributes to reducing emissions in the transport sector, batteries have a limited life cycle and generate environmental impacts during production and post-consumption stages. The research aims to examine whether the Brazilian legal framework, particularly the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12,305/2010), provides adequate instruments for the environmentally sound management of these batteries at the end of their useful life. A qualitative juridical-dogmatic approach was adopted, based on bibliographic and normative research. The findings indicate a regulatory gap regarding reverse logistics, highlighting the need to improve legal instruments aimed at preventing environmental damage and ensuring responsibility throughout the product life cycle.