Elaboración de un plan de mejora ambiental para la Industria de Cárnicos HERMAYAR, ubicada en el cantón Chambo provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop an environmental management plan for the Hermayar Meat Industry in Chambo Canton, Chimborazo Province, in order to reduce the environmental impacts caused by the slaughtering process. For this purpose, direct observation was carried out in each company area and the activities according to the criteria of the expert. An environmental impact assessment tool called the Leopold matrix was then used, which after application gave a score of -89, indicating that there have been negative environmental impacts in the area where the company is located. On the other hand, the CONESA matrix reduced the subjectivity of environmental assessment and identified the impacts that should be highlighted because of their importance. To mitigate the above impacts, the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) model was used, which consists of various programs such as emergency, control, monitoring, occupational safety and health, mitigation, prevention, and civic participation. Due to the high organic matter content generated by the waste from cattle slaughtering, it was decided to propose several uses such as the production of compost with manure and rumen material, bio-fertilizers with urine and leftovers, husk and hoof meal containing nitrogen, suitable for agriculture, blood meal for feeding pigs and poultry. It was concluded that the waste generated can be used and linked to the agricultural sector in the region. It is recommended to regularly assess and monitor the impact and update the EMP.