| Title | Decentralized composting: gated communities as ecologically promising environments |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 25714 |
| Authors | De Souza, LCG; Drumond, MA |
| Title | Decentralized composting: gated communities as ecologically promising environments |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias, 95, 3 |
| Abstract | The global need to strengthen circular economic chains highlights the importance of composting, since the organic fraction corresponds, on average, to 50% of the municipal solid waste. As centralized composting programs have been showing slow advances, especially in low and middle-income countries, the decentralized scale is a promising tool. Gated communities stand out as potential targets for decentralized composting programs, as they generally have organization, tools, employees, space, and a high density of gardens. This study detected, through online questionnaires sent to residents of gated communities, a high probability of adherence to composting programs in the condominium, predisposition for waste sorting, use of the compost, and participation in meetings to address the issue, in addition to a relevant potential for reducing the disposal of organic waste in landfills. On the other hand, the absence of leaders, lack of knowledge about community projects and fear of unpleasant odors and pests were evidenced. Among 106 respondents, residents of 25 condominiums, no variability was detected between positions of different genders, ages, and education. This diagnosis points out challenges and suggests alternatives to overcome them, based on successful experiences, focused on strengthening leadership, technical training, provision of equipment, improvements in communication and socio-environmental awareness. |
| https://www.scielo.br/j/aabc/a/rVqjHKXnndk9BP7pHzYCX4w/?lang=en&format=pdf |
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