Do linear ao circular: análise das práticas sustentáveis no Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Goiás

Abstract

Inserted in the Public Administration and Organizations research line of the Postgraduate Program in Public Administration, this study aims to analyze the application of the principles of circularity in the sustainability projects of the Court of Justice of the State of Goiás (TJGO), so that, in the end, with a technical-technological product, offer guidelines for the implementation of the circular economy, based on what is already being implemented in the organization. For this, a qualitative methodology structured in three stages was chosen. Initially, a systematic literature review addressed the dimensions of circularity in public administration, identifying common principles and strategies through the analysis of 56 selected articles. The second stage consisted of a documentary analysis of 8 sustainability projects and the TJGO Sustainable Logistics Plan (PLS) and its reports, aiming to locate circular elements. Finally, a Technical-Technological Product (TTP) was prepared — a guide with recommendations and guidelines to promote circularity in the court. The results show that, although the initiatives are more focused on sustainability, there are indications that the Court's projects have circular practices that can serve as a basis for evolving management towards the circular economy. The literature indicates that circularity efforts in the public sector focus mainly on strategies such as recycling. However, to advance circularity, it is necessary to adopt more advanced strategies such as those indicated in the 10 R’s (Refuse; Rethink; Reuse; Reduce; Repair; Reform; Remanufacture; Reuse; Recycle and Recover). There is also a growing interest in adopting the circular model, involving producers, governments and researchers in the search for sustainability through the circular economy. Therefore, analyzing sustainable initiatives with a focus on circular aspects can help identify challenges and opportunities for improvement. In addition, greater engagement of the public sector in circular practices can promote more efficient management of resources and reduce environmental impact, in addition to encouraging private entities to adopt the circular model. This work could help decision-makers in the public sector and those interested in adopting circular approaches