COLETA SELETIVA SOLIDÁRIA: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DESENVOLVIDA NO CAMPUS DE PESQUISA DO MUSEU PARAENSE EMÍLIO GOELDI (MPEG), BELÉM-PA

Abstract

This descriptive study reports a pilot experiment that aims to present the methodology used to implement the Selective Collection Solidarity Program, at Research Campus in the Emilio Goeldi Museum of Para, as well as the main qualitative and quantitative results of recyclables produced 2234 NASCIMENTO et al., v(10), no 10, p. 2233-2250, JAN-ABR, 2013. Rev. Elet. em Gestao, Educacao e Tecnologia Ambiental (e-ISSN: 2236-1170) http://cascavel.ufsm.br/revistas/ojs-2.2.2/index.php/reget at the institution. Data collection was conducted through a diagnosis of the situation and individual semi-structured interviews with employees and outsourced employees working in housekeeping, about the process of separation of recyclable materials, as was done to check the separation, packaging and destination of these cooperatives. Seminar was held on the issue and training for contractors employees responsible for cleaning. The quantitative and qualitative analysis of recyclable materials produced in Campus Research was performed by separating, sorting and weighing of recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metals), produced under the research coordination and in the area outside the institution. The result showed that in the Research Campus is generated, annually, a load of recyclable waste from approximately 5,600 kg, which helps to benefit cooperatives that receive these materials. The experience subsidized the expansion of Selective Collection Solidarity Program to the other physical bases of the institution and especially to measure, even preliminarily, the contribution of recyclable materials produced within the institution and in the budget to improve the quality of life of scavengers. Keyword: Solid Waste, Selective Collection, Environmental Education.