Análise do papel da educação ambiental na redução do descarte inadequado de garrafas pet na praia da Costa do Sol

Abstract

The present study analyses the role of environmental education in reducing the inappropriate disposal of PET bottles on the Costa do Sol Beach. Thus, the research was developed according to the qualitative approach with descriptive character. The data were obtained through observation and interview, analysed using the content analysis technique of Bardin (2016). The sampling used was non-probabilistic and the sample selection method was by convenience, to obtain responses from the eight interviewees (vendors and beach users). The results obtained indicate that all sources of inappropriate disposal of PET bottles on the beach contribute to the occurrence of impacts, with beachgoers being responsible for most of the inappropriately disposed PET bottles disposed of inappropriately, there was also poor knowledge of the impacts that impacts that improper disposal can cause to society, the economy and the environment by vendors and users. In this order of idea, it is concluded that the role of environmental education on the beach is becoming increasingly fundamental in sensitising and raising awareness of users and vendors to minimise the improper disposal of PET bottles, through programmes to promote programmes to promote good practices in the selective disposal of solid waste, the encouragement of recycling, reuse, explanation of the impacts of improper disposal, thus contributing to the well-being of marine for the well-being of marine life, humans and the Costa do Solt beach environment. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)