Impactos ambientais do turismo: uma avaliação de sistema da gestão de resíduos sólidos da praia do Tofo, município de Inhambane

Abstract

This study presents an evaluation of the solid waste management system (SGRS) at Praia do Tofo, municipality of Inhambane, in a qualitative and quantitative approach that allows us to understand the actions that the various actors of tourist activity develop for the improvement and correct management of waste. , through the continuous sustainable development of the beach. In a qualitative approach, the study explored different literary approaches by authors to understand the impacts of tourism, especially those resulting from poor solid waste management. In the same approach, the legal provisions in force in the country were reviewed, supported by interviews with governmental and non-governmental bodies through unstructured questionnaires, as well as with tourist and tourist establishments and companies through the application of semi-structured questionnaires. The application of semi-structured questionnaires also made it possible to obtain quantitative data related to the general assessment of the SGRS of Praia do Tofo, forms of waste treatment, selective disposal practices and responsibility for cleaning the beach. The data collected made it possible to conclude that the main GRS procedures are known, but partially followed. Among the common procedures, the separation of waste (organic and inorganic), the use of suitable containers for the storage of waste and its reuse through the transformation of waste into art, decorative objects and sending it to agrarian companies stand out. from the city of Inhambane. However, it was found that the SGRS still lacks improvements that come from the development of actions that allow compliance with legal provisions, which allow the growth of environmental awareness in tourists, as well as the need for proper planning, characterized by listening to expectations of all stakeholders. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)