Política Ambiental Integrada: um estudo sobre a Gestão Ambiental na Unoeste

Abstract

The issues related to management and disposal of solid waste generated by society are very important in the global context, since the human life quality permeates this issue, as the population increases and it is maintained by unsustainable consumption patterns, it ends up destroying the basis of its own life support. Universities have a basic role in this context because it is the place that by excellence produces knowledge and prepares future professionals for the job market. The problems related to the solid waste management at universities are complex and require systemic solutions, which are primarily based on the prevention and reduction of the generation of such waste that occurs through continuous and integrated environmental education practices. The issue raised would be the observation of the University researched concerning the importance of implementing an integrated environmental policy in the waste management generated on the campus and the necessity of environmental education practices in academic every day. Based on the assumption that the integrated environmental management to the university can contribute to changes in management of waste generated on the campus. And on this assumption, it is justified to understandand present such environmental policies at Universidade do Oeste Paulista UNOESTE from the perspective of education and environmental regulations, aiming to be a reference for environmental management. Therefore, the objective of this research is to present the ways of implementing an integrated environmental policy focusing on environmental education as a strategy for environmental management at the University. First, the methodology conducted was to perform a literature survey about the approached issue and then perform na analytical descriptive exploratory study, fixed to the action research with quali-quantitative approach, using the systemic observation as technic. This procedure establishes a sequence of steps that includes identifying, sorting, weighing and characterizing of solid waste generated in blocks B1, B2, B3 and kiosks of campus II, for identifying collection processes and final disposal of them. It is observed that the materials are put away as useless ones, without na appropriate treatment or reducing, reusing, recycling or re-education practices of users. It was found the existence of a management system of paper and plastic waste. Among the results it was possible to reproduce data that allow to prove partially the hypothesis presented, because there are initiatives in solid waste management, but they occur in a gradual and disarticulated way in relation to the amount of its generation. Finally, this present research introduces a plan for a sustainable environmental logistics guided in the execution of the institutional mission and commitment through their environmental practices corroborate the formation of socially responsible citizens.