Plano de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos: um estudo de caso no Educandário Espírita Allan Kardec – Dourados/MS

Abstract

The National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), established by Law 12.305/2010, aims to address environmental challenges, promote sustainable practices in waste management and encourage the circular economy. Since the Stockholm Conference, there have been advances in solid waste management in Brazil, culminating in the PNRS, which establishes obligations for waste generators and managers, promoting social inclusion and the preservation of the environment. According to the legislation, every waste-generating establishment must implement the PGRS, including instruments such as: selective collection, environmental education, compostage and reverse logistics. Educandário Espírita Allan Kardec (EEAK), at Dourados-MS, seeks to comply with such guidelines, contributing to the formation of environmentally aware citizens. The aim of this work was the elaboration of the EEAK PGRS, through an initial diagnosis of waste management, definition of management procedures, management indicators and an action plan. As a result, the school's PGRS was developed, which aims to meet legal requirements, contribute to sustainable development and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The work concluded that the implementation of sustainable practices in waste management and the incentive to recycling can significantly contribute to the reduction of waste generation and to the improvement of the environmental quality of the institution. It was identified that some management procedures need to be improved and that the monitoring of the plan will help to identify priority areas for improvement, serving as a model for other educational institutions interested in adopting sustainable waste management practices.