Plan de manejo para la disposición final de sensores meteorológicos en el Ecuador

Abstract

The country needs a guide focused on the use and final disposal of meteorological sensors, which helps respond to environmental, economic and health problems. This research aimed to propose a management plan and proper disposal of meteorological sensors in Ecuador. In order to fulfil the stated objective, qualitative research and non-experimental design were used using various techniques such as direct observation, interview and survey. Through the methodology, it was possible to determine that there are two guidelines to promote the circular economy: the white paper on the circular economy and the organic law on the circular economy. However, they are not fully executed; it was also verified today that the waste Coming from the meteorological stations is highly recyclable with a percentage higher than 90%, existing materials such as aluminium, thermoplastic and stainless steel, these being HP discarded and eliminated without any management. In this regard, it is concluded that the execution of the law at the different levels of the provincial and parish governments, through the development of instruments that are also integrated with the actions of the national plan for the comprehensive management of WEEE, promotes the reconditioning of the devices, the use and responsible consumption, is unpredictable to reduce the negative impact on the environment. The elaborated strategies were raised from a technical, administrative and social vision and focused on fulfilling two purposes: proposing the legal framework and promoting the management of the sensors that make up the automatic weather stations.