Resíduos na indústria moveleira: um olhar para a gestão ambiental

Abstract

Based on the increase in debates on the defense of the environment and ecosystems, as well as the strategies developed by private initiatives with the aim of delimiting the triad of profit, preservation and public health, the management and disposal of solid waste generated by the furniture industries It is still a subject little discussed and carried out. This work aimed to investigate how solid waste management actions carried out by furniture industries present in Paraíba take place. This is a descriptive, cross- sectional and qualitative field research that analyzed the waste disposal practices of 4 furniture industries located in João Pessoa and Cabedelo through a questionnaire. The analysis of the results was carried out based on a literature review that allowed discussion and comparison between the responses. It was therefore found that the majority of leftovers, especially smaller scraps, potentially become common waste. It is necessary to implement new products and public policies that aim to minimize the damage caused by solid waste discarded by the furniture industries.