Avaliação do gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos através do sistema de indicadores de sustentabilidade Pressão-Estado-Impacto-Resposta (PEIR) no município de Nazarezinho - PB.

Abstract

The development of new technologies provided improvements in the quality of life of the population, in contrast occurred the increase of unbridled consumerism, which, consequently, caused problems that are related to the mismanagement of urban solid waste. The accumulation of these wastes in inappropriate places may generate health risks, so it is necessary to manage it in a logical way so that its management can happen in a participatory way, looking for sustainable actions aimed at the preservation of natural resources, human well-being. Thus, this investigation intended to assess the management of urban solid waste through the system of sustainability indicators Pressure-State-Impact-Response (PSIR) in the municipality of Nazarezinho-PB. For this purpose, the PSIR model developed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was used, with interviews to social groups who act directly or indirectly on the problem of solid waste in the municipality mentioned above. Was used 31 indicators in total, being classified as favorable or unfavorable, from a sustainable point of view, for economic development without aggression to the environment. As a result, it could be observed the evaluation of twenty-five indicators negatively to sustainability and only six as positive. Therefore, it is evident the need for changes in the habit of society in respect of their practices, once they are causing more damage to nature, the organization of a participatory and efficient management, that seeks to combat or minimize the frequent impacts to the environment.