Estimación de la generación y composición de  residuos sólidos en Papalotla, Tlaxcala

Chamizo-Checa, Silvia; Suárez-Sánchez, Juan; Nava, Hipólito Muñoz; Checa, Angelina Chamizo; Carreón-Coca, Miguel Francisco; Reyes, Victoria Alburquerque

doi:10.37811/cl_rcm.v6i6.4058

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“…By searching for information on works similar to this research, it is possible to identify that the information is scarce because it is not called null. In Mexico, there are precedents on studies of generation, recycling and final disposal of municipal solid waste [23,24], or studies on waste generation and management under a circular economy approach [25,26] including proposals for models to forecast waste generation [27], however, none focus on polystyrene waste, but are studies of residues in general. In the international context, there are reported works on studies of generation and quantification of waste at the domestic level and in cities without a specific quantification for polystyrene waste [28][29][30][31].…”

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Study of waste generation polystyrene based in Misantla, Veracruz from the circular economy

García Cruz,

Reyes González,

Borroto Penton

et al. 2023

Rev. Ci. Tec.

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Recently, the excessive generation of plastic waste and its inadequate management have represented a problem worldwide. Petrochemical plastics, which account for 80% of the world's total plastic use, are the main pollutants. With the growth of the population and its needs, the generation of polystyrene waste increases considerably. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has a very low recycling rate; it is estimated that, of 125 thousand tons generated annually in Mexico, only 0.1% is recycled. The objective of this project is to obtain a preliminary diagnosis on the generation of EPS waste in the city of Misantla, Ver., which allows its post-consumer use as recycled raw material, under a circular economy approach. The methodological proposal for the development of this research was defined in the following steps: (1) characterization of the participating actors, from the Circular Economy approach; (2) identification of businesses that generate polystyrene as waste; (3) determination of the type of polystyrene generated; (4) estimation of the quantities of waste generated; (5) analysis in comparison with the generation of other types of waste; (6) generation of post-consumer use strategies. According to the 2019 Economic Census, in Misantla the economic sector with the largest number of economic units in the municipality is retail, where it is located, the sale of food in small establishments or street stores, these agents being identified as the main generators of polystyrene waste. A survey was applied to 96 companies, mainly in the food sector. The results of these surveys show that these establishments mainly use disposable products made of expanded polystyrene such as plates and cups, and that, in some cases, the use of disposable polystyrene products such as containers and spoons was identified. With the information collected, it is concluded that the use of disposable products generates approximately 765 kilograms of EPS waste. Unlike plastic waste, misinformation about the recycling of EPS, the lack of strategies for its collection and post-consumer use, as well as the lack of awareness for its recycling, give way to it ending up in final disposal sites, continuing with the trend framed in different investigations that maintain that its final destination is incineration. After the diagnosis, there is a concrete vision of the generation of polystyrene waste and future work is given in the generation and implementation of strategies that allow the use of post-consumer unicel for its return to the value chain.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Study of waste generation polystyrene based in Misantla, Veracruz from the circular economy

García Cruz,

Reyes González,

Borroto Penton

et al. 2023

Rev. Ci. Tec.

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Quantification of Inorganic Waste from Estero Atascoso: Mitigation Strategies

Sinchi-Rivas,

Nieto-Cañarte,

Vélez-Ruiz

et al. 2024

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Objective: The objective of this study was to quantify the inorganic waste of the Atascoso estuary as a mitigation strategy. Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support the research. Highlighting the diagnosis of the current situation and dynamics of inorganic waste generation, also the quantification of inorganic waste, and for the design of a comprehensive management plan for inorganic waste using mitigation strategies; providing a solid foundation for understanding the context of the research. Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes diagnosing the current situation and generation dynamics of inorganic waste, also to quantify inorganic waste, and methodology to design a comprehensive management plan for inorganic waste using mitigation strategies. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed the critical situation of the estuary is due to the increase in the accumulation of garbage and the lack of environmental awareness. Therefore, it is essential that the population and the authorities act immediately to promote sustainable and responsible habits in the community. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. This section also considers possible discrepancies and limitations of the study. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature through specific applicability, for a given area. The relevance and value of this research is evident in the use of mitigation strategies to promote sustainable and responsible habits in the community.

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Estimación de la generación y composición de residuos sólidos en Papalotla, Tlaxcala

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

Study of waste generation polystyrene based in Misantla, Veracruz from the circular economy

Study of waste generation polystyrene based in Misantla, Veracruz from the circular economy

Quantification of Inorganic Waste from Estero Atascoso: Mitigation Strategies

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