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Circular economy for the management of disused tyre waste in Chongón - Guayaquil

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Scrap tyres can cause a severe environmental impact on the community. To describe the contribution of the circular economy model to the management of scrap tyre waste in Chongón - Guayaquil. Quantitative, descriptive, correlational study, using a survey of 20 vulcanisers in the parish of Chongón in the city of Guayaquil. A high level of reliability was obtained with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.883, as well as a significant correlation between the variables of waste management of scrap tyres and the circular economy model, with a bilateral sig. of <0.05. The disposal of scrap tyres causes severe environmental impacts in the parish of Chongón-Guayaquil, however, the application of an optimal waste management of these wastes, recycling and reusing them in the manufacture of other products, corresponds to the circular economy model, promoting economic development, sustainability and environmental protection.

Source: Journal of business and entrepreneurial studie

DOI: 10.37956/jbes.v9i4.376

Authors: Sonia Melissa Rodríguez Merchán, Byron José Loor Alcívar, Ruiz Arana Mariuxi Viviana, Ronny Pedro Carriel Sevillano

Institutions: University of Guayaquil, Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Language: English

Topic: Municipal Solid Waste Management

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403382111

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