Campaña de residuos cero para la Unidad Educativa Modelo Politécnico

Abstract

Abstract: The study was carried out at the Polytechnic Model Educational Unit, in the city of Quito and based on its initial situation, it was possible to show that it did not have a correct classification of waste and few alternatives to reduce waste generation. The information was obtained through an observation visit, semi-structured interviews with authorities, teachers, janitors, and bar staff. It was possible to demonstrate scarce management and training by teachers and students in environmental issues related to school waste, there were no practices on classification, deficient infrastructure for the educational community to separate the waste it generates and little information displayed on how the waste ends up being waste. In nature. With the information collected, educational actions were designed to establish a correct management of solid waste based on informative banners, talks, friendly alternatives and awareness topics on the importance of waste classification. Concluding that with the implementation of the actions the institution will reduce its solid waste, it will properly manage what it produces and will improve its lifestyle.