Os estudos e análise dos resíduos sólidos provenientes da merenda escolar em escolas da rede pública de Governador Mangabeira - BA

Abstract

The increase in solid waste occurred after the industrial revolution with the increasing consumption and the large scale production of products for sale. Therefore, when the solid waste is deposited in inappropriate places it becomes a serious social, environmental and public health problem. The school is a privileged space to discuss issues related to environmental problems, because there are people with different opinions, culture and ethnicity, all interacting to promote knowledge. Therefore, this study aimed to examine whether there are actions to minimize the generation of solid waste in the preparation process and leftovers from school lunches reducing waste and environmental impact, in three public schools in Governador Mangabeira, Bahia. A field search was used, which was classified as descriptive, with a qualitative approach. A questionnaire was used for data collection together with simple observation. The subjects of the research were three principals and nine school lunch cooks from the three participating schools. For theoretical basis, Reigota (2009); Calderoni (2003); Eigenheer (2009); Rodrigues and Cavinatto (2003); National Solid Waste Policy (2010); National Environmental Education Policy (1999) were used among others. From the results, it was found that unfortunately the participating schools do not take actions to reduce and treat their waste. We hope that this work can contribute significantly especially for the surveyed schools, encouraging the pursuit of actions and attitudes that promote positive changes in schools.