Aderência à política nacional de resíduos sólidos e análise do desenvolvimento de planos de manejo nos campi do Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - região da Serra Gaúcha

Abstract

Waste management is a significant challenge due to urban growth, industrialization, increased consumption, and population growth, combined with a lack of environmental planning. Universities, considered small urban centers, generate large amounts of waste; however, they can contribute to society by solving the problem and becoming examples of good practices. Therefore, the overall goal of this study is to analyze the extent to which IFRS [Federal Institution of Rio Grande do Sul] Campi in the Serra Gaúcha region adhere to the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), as well as how they can contribute to the development of solid waste management plans. To achieve that, the study followed the principles of descriptive, exploratory, and field research. Data were tabulated through quantitative and qualitative analysis, using a questionnaire with structured and semi-structured questions as the data collection instrument. The research subjects were regularly enrolled students and staff members fully engaged in their activities, as well as managers directly involved in waste management at the Campi studied. The results revealed room for improving the academic community's involvement in environmental issues and the development and implementation of the PGRS at the studied units. This was suggested by incorporating this document into the future IFRS Sustainability Policy and the PLS. Future studies addressing the challenges of developing and implementing the PGRS at the education centers, as well as identifying critical sectors, would be encouraged. The goals established in the PLS regarding this topic, combined with the incorporation of the PGRS, facilitate the visualization of an ideal waste management system model for implementation, which could serve as an example for other Campi or Federal Educational Institutes. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]