Alimentos nos resíduos sólidos domésticos de quatro bairros do núcleo Nova Marabá da cidade de Marabá – Pa, implicações econômicas e ambientais

Abstract

Located at the southeast Pará region, Marabá city have a significant population, because it, is necessary to understand how this population behaves with regard to the solid waste that is daily discarded from their homes. For this was possible, this study was carried out. On this work, organic matter presente on household waste was the study object. Samples was colected on distinct days, places and social classes. Was made an analysis about the wastage food, especially in low-class neighborhoods. In order for this framework to change, educational and awareness-raising measures would be great tools to make the population understand the importance of reuse and reduction of these wastes, both for the environment and for the economy.