Potencial de reciclagem de resíduos orgânicos em Cuiabá-MT

Abstract

Discussing and facing obstacles related to environmental and economic issues are essential. One of the current challenges of the global economy is the increase in waste generated by society and its cities. Economic policies must take into account the physical and biological limits of ecosystems, therefore ecological economics introduces a relevant perspective to the context, recognizing the importance of material stock and promoting sustainable socio-environmental and economic development in line with entropic processes. Therefore, the objective of this work was to analyze the understanding of Cuiaba society on the reuse of its household solid waste, with emphasis on composting as an integrated policy. For this purpose, the methodology adopted involves the construction of data through a case study consisting of an interview, with 17 open and closed questions, grouped into three parts: profile of respondents, exposition of the research object and understanding of respondents regarding the management and recycling of their household waste. Preliminary results suggest an association between the level of education and the level of information of the interviewees for accepting residual segregation and composting equipment in their homes. In conclusion, it is crucial to invest in environmental education programs aimed at increasing the population's knowledge about the impacts of waste generation and the importance of proper separation, with the promotion of selective collection and composting infrastructure, especially in residential areas with higher density. of houses.