PROJETO: RECICLA UEMG!
PROJETO: RECICLA UEMG!
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.2002307124
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Palavras-chave: Separação de resíduos, Coleta seletiva, Resíduos sólidos, Associação de catadores, Reciclagem.
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Keywords: Waste separation, Selective waste collection, Solid waste, Association of waste pickers, Recycling.
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Abstract: The objective of the work was to develop a participatory process of environmental education involving the separation of solid waste and selective collection at the State University of Minas Gerais, located in the municipality of João Monlevade. The project was developed in two stages, the first having been carried out between December 2020 and December 2021, and the second, in 2022. In the first stage, data was collected on the waste generated at the University; questionnaires were applied to the academic community, in order to understand the difficulties faced in separating waste, and online live sessions were held, with the aim of starting the process of raising awareness about the importance of separating waste in the Unit. The majority of the academic community (76.6%) related difficulties separating waste at the University, the main ones being the lack of knowledge about the types of waste (25.3%) and cultural problems (22.2%). In the live sessions, interaction between extensionists and the academic community occurred, making it possible to solve questions about solid waste. In the second stage of the project, meetings were held with teachers, chats with students took place and visits to the library, canteen and secretariat were carried out to present the project and offer guidance on the disposal of waste generated at the University, so that it can be collected by the Association of Waste Pickers, which is close to the University. After completing the project, there was significant improvement in the separation of waste at the Unit and reduction in the use of plastic containers. However, it is important to continuously carry out projects, lectures, courses, etc. in the environment of the University, since new students enter every semester.
- Jeane de Fátima Cunha Brandão
- Rafael Fernando Rodrigues de Souza
- Luciano Antônio de Sousa Junior
- Camila Isabel Teixeira Pereira
- Christian Emiliano de Araújo Aquino Braga
- Isac Jonatas Brandão