Cascas de coco verde: viabilidade de reaproveitamento em Teresina-PI

Abstract

This paper presents how the reuse of the green coconut husk can help in the management of solid waste in Teresina-PI. A research has as general objective to analyze the viability of reuse of the green coconut husk from the activities of the sale of fruit water in socioeconomic activities in Teresina-PI. With specific objectives: to describe the current situation of the generation and destination of the coconut husk in the municipality of Teresina; mapping permission holders working on the sale of green coconut water in the Teresina Center; to point out forms of reutilization for the green coconut husk and to verify the final destination of the green coconut in Teresina. To achieve these objectives, bibliographical research and field research were carried out. Teresina presents potential for reuse of coconut husk, because there is availability of husk, a composting unit in operation and public-private partnership related to coconut husk.