Percepções dos alunos de escolas públicas de São João do Piauí sobre uso das sacolas plásticas

Abstract

The present work addresses the results of a field research that investigated the issue of the consumption of plastic bags in the municipality of São João do Piauí-PI. With the evolution of the intensive use of plastic bags, it triggered high and uncontrolled consumption, being discarded inappropriately, plastic bags became one of the main sources of pollution to the environment, thus bringing economic / social impact. Faced with this problem, this research aimed to know the position of students from public schools in the municipality of São João do Piauí, about the use of plastic bags and how they are discarded. To carry out the work, a questionnaire of 11 questions was carried out for students from two state high schools in the municipality. According to the analyzes obtained through the research, it is clear that the use of plastic bags is a common practice for the population, and is also improperly discarded. Not to mention that there is no landfill, and no waste recycling process. In this way, it is necessary to implement public policies to raise awareness of the population regarding the excessive use of plastic bags, and the negative impacts on the environment. The study, therefore, aims to encourage environmental education and sustainable use regarding the proper disposal of plastic bags.