Contribuição da educação ambiental na destinação dos resíduos de propriedades rurais em Agudo - RS

Abstract

The waste theme has been pointed out as a serious environmental problem of the present time, which affects not only the urban environment, but also the rural one. Because solid waste collection often does not occur in rural areas or is insufficient, waste is eventually disposed of incorrectly, with consequences for the environment and the rural owner himself. Thus, this study aimed to contribute through Environmental Education to the destination of waste produced in rural properties of the municipality of Agudo/RS. For this, a questionnaire was applied to the families of the students of EMEF Olavo Bilac, after several activities were carried out to sensitize the students and the elaboration of a folder. According to the data obtained by the questionnaire, most of the properties surveyed are classified as family minifundia, and the largest source of residues is agricultural and, to a lesser extent, domestic. The most widely used wastes are agrochemicals, paper, plastic and packaging of seeds and fertilizers, and to a lesser extent glass, metal, organic waste, etc. Most households are concerned about the environment, and although more than half of the waste is collected directly / indirectly, many are still burned. Among the reasons for incorrect disposal of waste are the delay in collection and the lack of adequate disposal sites. In the school were developed various activities to raise awareness of students: waste collection, track, interpretation of cartoons, music production, reuse of materials, science fair and a photographic exhibition. Also a folder was produced on the research, which contains information about waste and where to discard them in the correct way. Finally, students are expected to pass on their knowledge to their families and thus better dispose of waste on rural properties.