Educação ambiental como suporte à coleta seletiva de resíduos sólidos no município de São Borja, RS

Abstract

The present study aims to know the actions developed in the Municipal Elementary Schools of São Borja, in its urban and rural areas, regarding the assistance of these institutions and their teachers to the municipal government in the implementation, development and involvement of citizens são-borjenses in the selective collection of recyclable waste in the municipality, through programs, actions and/or projects that involve Environmental Education. The research has a qualitative and quantitative exploratory approach, having as target audience the teachers of the municipal education network and education and environment managers in the municipality of São Borja. Documentary research, field research through questionnaires, bibliographic study and content analysis regarding the topic addressed were used as investigative means. It was possible to observe that, despite some advances, public policies for Environmental Education at the federal, state and municipal levels still lack greater coordination between governmental and non-governmental sectors, so that specific policies necessary are effectively implemented. As of 2018, Environmental Education actions have been carried out in the municipality, together with Teaching Institutions and active participation of the School Community. However, there is still a need to implement public environmental policies by the municipal sphere and the involvement of schools in raising awareness and disseminating Environmental Education practices. Based on environmental public policies, the municipality will fulfill its constitutional role of defending and preserving the environment, taking the decision to get involved in the theme and adequately training the actors involved in this process. Through the research it was found that there are numerous difficulties encountered in the implementation and maintenance of environmental policies, especially when it relates to the municipal sphere and schools. However, it is necessary to advance in its consolidation, for, among other objectives, the visualization of satisfactory results in the management of urban solid waste in the Municipality.