A IMPORTÂNCIA DA GESTÃO ADEQUADA DOS RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS NA REDUÇÃO DA PEGADA DE CARBONO

Abstract

The lack of adequate solid waste management and climate change are recurring problems around the world. Anthropogenic actions intensify the greenhouse effect, which is directly related to climate change, which in turn is impacted by greenhouse gases (GHG). The carbon footprint is the method used to measure these gases in the atmosphere. There are several factors that cause such emissions in various economic sectors and human activities. The objective of this study is to analyze the importance of recycling and the correct disposal of solid waste to minimize environmental impacts by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a survey of publications, case studies, articles, and scientific papers. It has been shown that recycling reduces the carbon footprint, since the production process using recycled material has less impact and reduces GHG emissions through the reduction in the process, which is related to the elimination, production, and disposal of materials. There are major challenges in efficient waste management, including raising public awareness, selective collection, proper separation and disposal, as well as poor infrastructure, lack of improvement, and financial barriers that still limit progress within the sector. There are actions that encourage sustainability through recycling and waste management linked to ESG in enterprises that adopt this practice, but production still exceeds mitigation. The use of technologies and innovations, in parallel with environmental education, promotes waste management as a strategic activity.