Reciclaje inclusivo: hacia una economía circular en Colombia

Zamora, Andrés; Lesmes, Paul Andrés Rodríguez; Gutiérrez, Luis H.; Rodríguez, Mayra Alejandra

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“…Sustainability 2023, 15, x FOR PEER REVIEW 3 of 16 acteristics and spatial distribution [30,31]. In this regard, the "Inclusive and formal economy program alliance" (Alianza EFI, in Spanish), a consortium of twenty-one institutions among academics, business, and government actors, conducted a survey in 2019.…”

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“…However, these initiatives have not had a sufficient impact in terms of establishing an efficient and sustainable MSW able to improve the living conditions of the waste picker population. This has been, in part, due to the limited information about the waste picker population in terms of their main characteristics and spatial distribution [30,31]. In this regard, the "Inclusive and formal economy program alliance" (Alianza EFI, in Spanish), a consortium of twenty-one institutions among academics, business, and government actors, conducted a survey in 2019.…”

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Quantitative Analysis of Colombian Waste Picker’s Profile

Gallego,

David,

Gomez-Miranda

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Even though waste pickers play a crucial role in the urban solid waste management system in developing countries, their social, familial, and labor conditions remain uncertain. In this study, we analyzed the profiles of waste pickers in Colombia using multivariate statistical methods and cluster analysis. Our findings indicate that the majority of waste pickers have only completed elementary or high school education, and most of them are not associated with any organization and belong to the subsidized health regime. We identified five profiles of waste pickers in the population. The first consists of the most experienced individuals, while the second comprises individuals with the lowest salaries. The third includes older individuals who work more hours per day. The fourth is made up of individuals who work in the informal sector, and the fifth includes individuals who work in the formal sector. Our study highlights specific actions to be taken for each profile. Improving family and household conditions, social and educational status, and job conditions can have a significant impact on their lives.

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Quantitative Analysis of Colombian Waste Picker’s Profile

Gallego,

David,

Gomez-Miranda

et al. 2023

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“…Recycling is a process that benefits the community and the environment. Among the main benefits of recycling, we can mention [47]:…”

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Smart Ecological Points, a Strategy to Face the New Challenges in Solid Waste Management in Colombia

Vesga Ferreira,

Sepulveda,

Perez Waltero

2023

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The management and classification of solid waste is one of the most important challenges around the world, in order to sustain economic growth and preserve the environment. The objective is to propose the use of Smart Ecological Points as a strategy to address the problem related to the solid waste management system at the source, which has become one of the biggest problems globally and Colombia is no exception. The article describes the current state of the problem in the country and in turn, presents the possibility of developing a prototype corresponding to a low-cost Smart Ecological Point supported by the use of an experimental capacitive sensor and Machine Learning algorithms, which will reduce the time necessary for the classification of recyclable and non recyclable waste, minimizing the health risks and increasing the percentage of waste that can be reused, by reducing the probability of being contaminated at the source, an aspect that is very common when done manually. According to the results obtained, it was evident that the proposed prototype made an adequate classification of waste, generating the possibility of being manufactured with existing technology in the environment, in order to promote adequate waste classification at the source.

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“…By facilitating accurate waste sorting, we encourage a cultural shift towards more sustainable practices. Education and awareness about waste management are reinforced, potentially leading to more responsible communities committed to reducing their environmental impact [48]. This combination of economic benefits, improved efficiency, ease of implementation, and positive effects on environmental awareness highlights the crucial importance of this innovative approach in waste management [49].…”

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Smart Ecological Points, a Strategy to Face the New Challenges in Solid Waste Management in Colombia

Vesga Ferreira,

Sepulveda,

Perez Waltero

2024

Sustainability

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Around the world, managing and classifying solid waste is one of the most important challenges to sustaining economic growth and preserving the environment. The objective of this paper is to propose the use of Smart Ecological Points as a strategy to address the problem of solid waste management systems at the source, which has become one of the biggest problems globally, and Colombia is no exception. This article describes the current state of the problem in the country and presents a prototype of a low-cost Smart Ecological Point supported by the use of an experimental capacitive sensor and machine learning algorithms, which will reduce the time necessary for the classification of recyclable and non-recyclable waste, increasing the percentage of waste that can be reused and minimizing health risks by reducing the probability of being contaminated at the source, an aspect that is very common when waste is sorted manually. According to the results obtained, it is evident that the proposed prototype made an adequate classification of waste, generating the possibility of it being manufactured with existing technology in order to promote adequate waste classification at the source.

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Reciclaje inclusivo: hacia una economía circular en Colombia

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Quantitative Analysis of Colombian Waste Picker’s Profile

Quantitative Analysis of Colombian Waste Picker’s Profile

Smart Ecological Points, a Strategy to Face the New Challenges in Solid Waste Management in Colombia

Smart Ecological Points, a Strategy to Face the New Challenges in Solid Waste Management in Colombia

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