Manual de educación ambiental para el manejo adecuado de los aceites usados en la ciudad de Riobamba

Abstract

The present investigation is an environmental education manual for the proper management of used oils in the Riobamba Canton, province of Chimborazo. The technique was based on observation, a survey and an interview about the reality of the sector, With the survey it was possible to analyze the problem that the owners and workers of the washing and lubricating machines had, which was the lack of knowledge, so they were trained in different topics for a good management of used oils. The interview that was held directly with the owners and workers, most of them did not know how this dangerous toxic waste could affect human health and, to a great extent, the environment. The results of the training were that 80% of the 100% that were trained are apt to use this manual, 20% would not use it because the benefit they get for doing this work is too little to invest, only 10% have the infrastructure and equipment to minimize contamination, 50% would do it in the short term, 20% in the long term, and 20% would not do it because of the economic situation, the importance of the manual, achieve significant changes that benefit the human nature relationship, to improve the quality of life of the Riobambeña community. In conclusion, the manual is aimed at the owners of washing and lubricating machines in general, having as an area of influence the entire urban area of Riobamba, in order to minimize the impacts on water, soil, air resources and the affectation to human health. We recommend putting into practice the knowledge acquired in the training workshops, as well as making this manual public domain with the support of the community and socializing this knowledge to all the inhabitants who are dedicated to develop maintenance activities of the automotive fleet of Riobamba.