Indicadores para gestão de resíduos sólidos em feiras multissetoriais

Abstract

Multi-sector fairs are temporary in nature and have a high flow of people, resulting in the significant generation of waste in short periods of time. Sustainability indicators are effective tools for monitoring and evaluating solid waste management. Therefore, this research aims to develop and study specific sustainability indicators for solid waste management in multi-sector fairs. The specific objectives are: to highlight the existing gap regarding the existence and use of sustainability indicators directly aimed at fairs and events; to establish a set of sustainability indicators for solid waste management in multi-sector fairs; to apply these indicators to fairs held in municipalities associated with the Association of Municipalities of Alto Uruguai (AMAU); and to use the data obtained from the indicators to develop guidelines that assist in the waste management process of the fairs studied. The methodology consisted of bibliographic studies using databases included in the CAPES Periodicals Portal and the application of a set of indicators in two multi-sector fairs: the XV Spring Festival held in Erval Grande and Expoara held in Aratiba. Data collection was carried out through observation, gravimetric composition, and collection of documentary data. The result was a set of 12 sustainability indicators applicable to multi-sector fairs, capable of identifying inconsistencies and failures in solid waste management systems, as well as assisting in the decision-making process through guidelines, helping managers and those responsible to make decisions for the implementation of more sustainable events.