Recycling: a sustainable solution to preserve the environment

Abstract

The incorrect disposal of solid waste has caused environmental impacts by contaminating the environment. The management of this waste is an effective alternative to reduce this waste. In this sense, recycling has proven to be an effective tool for environmental preservation. Through recycling, it is possible to reuse discarded materials and transform them into new materials. Thus, projects that encourage this action promote environmental awareness, reducing impacts on the environment. Thus, the present work aims to promote a comprehensive awareness about the relevance of recycling for environmental preservation through educational activities. As a methodology, a bibliographical survey on the subject was carried out, and an extension project linked to the State University of Paraná – Paranavaí Campus was carried out with higher education and basic education students, where topics such as selective collection, types of waste, decomposition time and soil contamination, among other related aspects, were worked on. During the implementation of the extension project, posters were made and a participatory dynamic was carried out to reinforce the theoretical content presented. In the final stage of the project, fieldwork was carried out in a recycling cooperative called Coopervaí, located in the city of Paranavaí-PR, allowing the integration of theory and practice. This activity provided an understanding of the recycling process and its importance for environmental preservation.