Diseño de una campaña de Residuos Cero para la Unidad Educativa Madre Laura, de la ciudad de Santo Domingo, Provincia De Santo Domingo De Los Tsáchilas

Abstract

Abstract:Solid waste is generated in large quantities worldwide, being one of the the main causes of environmental pollution. Ecuador also presents this problematic, especially in educational institutions, places where great amount of solid waste. In this study, through surveys the situation was analyzed of the Madre Laura Educational Unit in the city of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas on the generation of waste, detecting that between 30 and 50 kg of waste are generated daily at recess time, being mostly plastic. It was determined that there misinformation about the management and disposal of solid waste by students, parents, cleaning staff, bar and cafeteria owners, and by teachers and authorities. For this reason, a "Zero Waste" campaign was designed based on the implementation of awareness activities that reduce the generation of waste and carry out proper management and disposal of these and other contaminants, to minimize the impacts and ensure the quality of the environment, for us and for future generations.