Cuidado com o lixo x cuidado com a vida : limites e possibilidades em Lucas do Rio Verde - MT

Abstract

The study in question deals with environmental issues with a focus on treatment of solid waste collected from households in order to be properly treated. The objective of this research is to collect information from some residents of Lucas do Rio Verde on their understanding about the importance of preserving the environment with the selective collection and proper treatment of household waste. The research consists of theoretical foundations that give support to this issue as well as the laws that are in place to be employed as environmental education into the daily practice of society. The legislation is being implemented in the city said, with Lucas do Rio Verde Project Cool, which foresees the involvement of the whole society so that the effects of attitude change can be for the benefit of life. The survey data was collected from a group of employees and users of the 49th Circuit Regional Transit CIRETRAN, residing in different districts of the city, which proved to have some information about the form of garbage collection and the importance of this type care which should be an active and conscious practice of the whole population. The analysis and processing of data highlights the diversity of opinions on the subject and finally some alternatives are proposed for utilization of solid waste.