Propuesta de un plan de manejo para residuos sólidos en la unidad educativa Pío Jaramillo ALVARADO, barrio Las Américas – Puyo
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Solid waste management is a very important issue nowadays, especially in educational environments where environmental awareness and sustainability are being promoted. In this context, the objective of this work was to propose a management plan for solid waste in the Pío Jaramillo Alvarado all through-school located in the Las Américas neighborhood of the city of Puyo belonging to the province of Pastaza. It is a quasi-experimental type of research, the data obtained were taken in a specific place and time of 5 days, with a sample of 160 students was worked with. For the characterization study the Statistical Procedures for Solid Waste Characterization Studies document was used which belongs to the Technical Disclosure Sheets (HDT) Nº. 97 designed by Doctor Kunitoshi Sakurai. The results obtained reveal significant figures regarding the generation and composition of solid waste in the educational institution. A per capita generation of 0.04 kg/inhabitant/day was recorded, with an average density of 0.78 kg/m3. In terms of physical composition, paper and cardboard (recyclable material) accounted for 40.67%, while non-recyclable cardboard (Tetra Pak packaging) accounted for 20.05%. In conclusion, these findings highlight the urgency of implementing a management plan for solid waste in the Pío Jaramillo Alvarado all-through school to reduce its environmental impact and foster an environmentally responsible culture.
Institution: Universidad Estatal Amazónica
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7223003240