EFFICIENT USE OF ELECTRONIC WASTE IN THE UNIVERSITIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TEPIC

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.813442408051

• Palavras-chave: Environmental care, Electronic waste, Electrical waste, Recycling, Sustainability

• Keywords: Environmental care, Electronic waste, Electrical waste, Recycling, Sustainability

• Abstract:

  This research aims to understand the treatment of electronic and electrical waste generated in higher education institutions, for this the Autonomous University of Nayarit (UAN), Tepic Technological Institute (IT) and the Tepic Technological University (UT) were considered. In order to propose strategies that promote their adequate processing. 
  The mixed method was used, and convenience sampling was determined for 14 people involved. The instrument applied was a questionnaire made up of 29 online questions. According to the results obtained, the control of WEEE must aim at a more efficient use of resources, promoting the recovery of reusable materials to reintegrate them into the production chain, through projects generated in Higher Education Institutions (IES), with the support of government programs, this in order to reduce the environmental impact, and generate actions for social and economic benefit.