Estudo do consumo de copos descartáveis em uma escola estadual na cidade de Uruçuí - PI: impactos ambientais e perspectivas

Abstract

The consumption of disposable cups has increased considerably due to its practicality and low cost. On the other hand, in the same proportion, it has generated large volumes of waste without an adequate final destination, which characterizes one of the main environmental problems today. The objective of this work was to evaluate the environmental impacts generated and possible replacement of the use of disposable cups for plastic cups in the CETI Cicero Coelho school environment in the municipality of Uruçuí-PI. A more viable alternative that contributes to the environment was proposed to the institution. It was an exploratory descriptive research with a quantitative-qualitative approach that characterized as a field research, through the quantitative survey of disposable cups used by the academics of the educational institution. In addition, an analysis was made, in a quantitative way, of the use of disposable cups, as well as the availability of change in disposable consumption habits. It concludes that the use of disposables is significant among students in the school and family environment, despite being aware of the negative effects of their rampant consumption and that they are available to changes in habits to reduce the impacts caused