Descrição dos resíduos sólidos: estudo de caso na praia do cabo branco - JP/PB.

Abstract

The present work raises as a theme the disposal of waste on the beach of Cabo Branco in the city of João Pessoa, state of Paraíba. With a large coastal strip in the urban area, the city receives tourists all year round, however it is on the low season period that this study focuses. whose general objective is describing the solid waste found on Praia de Cabo Branco, located in João Pessoa/PB in a low season period, where weekly collections were carried out; identification of the residues found; comparison of the collected data with previously carried out surveys.The methodology used concerns bibliographical research in conjunction with field research carried out in the Cabo Branco beach area, during the weekends of May, in the year 2022. It was concluded that in low season the most found residues are related to organic waste (item%= 21,54), glass (item%= 17), plastic (item%= 16,59), paper (item%= 12,58). Materials with the lowest amount found were rope (item%= 0.14), styrofoam (item%= 0.55), fabric (item%= 0.55) and masks (item%= 0.76). There must be projects to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable development and environmental education.