Resíduo rural e educação ambiental: o caso do distrito de Caneleira no município de Tupanciretã/RS

Abstract

The rural environment has changed considerably over the years, such as the production of waste and its proper disposal. The management of these materials requires great attention, since the waste improperly disposed of are potentially polluting. Thus, this study sought to make a diagnosis with rural producers Caneleira district - municipality of Tupanciretã, RS, on environmental education in the field, the waste produced on their properties and the destination given to this waste. And check that it is carried out guidance on the management of such waste by the public or private policies active in the locality. They sampled 28 farmers in the district, through the use of questionnaires with 18 questions. This study showed that although most farmers possess a brief notion of environmental education, still waste in some cases are discarded in error within the property, and most of the questioned only to pesticide containers is seen appropriate destination due to the current legislation and guidance received are related only to this type of waste.