Percepção ambiental acerca dos resíduos sólidos domiciliares: um estudo com os moradores de São Sebastião de Lagoa de Roça-PB.

Abstract

The rapid and unplanned growth of cities has been changing and environmental impacts to the environment. Among the environmental problems arising from urbanization highlight the irregular disposal of solid waste that are linked to increased generation and the variety of materials. It is possible to find in the city of São Sebastião de Roca Lagoon deposition of domestic waste in the city streets, in vacant lots in the open. In this sense, the objective of this study was to analyze the environmental perception of the residents of São Sebastião de Roca Lagoon as the generation, destination and impacts of solid home residues by conducting semi-structured interviews. The work was developed through a participatory research in the period from July to November 2014. The instrument used was open and semi-structured interviews. With the data obtained, it was found that the residents interviewed have not been concerned with the generation of waste. When asked about environmentally friendly actions or attitudes, the vast majority do not know, but recognize the effects of damage caused to the environment by waste. Lack initiatives by the government to solve the problem and provide citizens with a means to create links between the population and the environment in which they live. It is apparent the need to spread sustainable habits that promote quality of life of residents. The lack of infrastructure and basic living conditions, the individual end up suit your reality, what seems impossible for some, for others it is everyday reality.