FEITOSA, Maria José da Silva.; CÂNDIDO, Gesinaldo Ataíde.
Résumé:
The problems what surround the sustainability of the planet is a factor of concern for humanity, since the ability
to withstand environmental impacts resulting from human actions is exhausting. Thus, studying the sustainability
- through the management tools - is relevant in that it helps reduce impacts on the nature and promote
sustainable development. This article aims to examine the sustainability of the city of Campina Grande, using the
Ecological Footprint Method. This method measures the pressure on natural resources from specific items of
consumption. The research conducted is focused on exploratory and descriptive case study, using secondary
data for indicators related to consumption of electricity, water, generation of waste and fuels. The results showed
that the metabolism of the city requires an area 449.03 times larger than its land to meet their demands relating
to items of consumption used.