Implementación de un plan de educación ambiental para el manejo de residuos sólidos en la Escuela “Luis Chiriboga” de la comunidad Calhua Grande.

Abstract

The present investigation is centered on the suitable managing of the solid residues on Calhua Grande's community of the parish of Augusto N. Martinez, of the canton Ambato in Tungurahua's province, with the intention of realizing a suitable management of the residues produced in the indigenous community. 191 people were established as subjects of investigation with the head master of that community, to 100 students, 80 family parents and 10 teachers who work in the Educational Unit "Luis Chiriboga". There was elaborated a plan of two stages, with a systematic process across the process of the diagnosis, review of the basic concepts of environmental education, combining many aspects that develop in the compilation of solid residues, using the direct observation with the protagonists involved and the survey allowed to collect accurate information. The solid waste generation and appropriate management is an ongoing challenge for any society and counteract its negative effects. With this plan was unveiled the importance of proper resource management training and sensitizing the people of the community to improve the quality of life and protect the environment. It is concluded that solid waste management is of great importance for the ecological development of the area as it allowed creating an environmental and ecological culture for the proper utilization of solid waste. It is recommended to strengthen these projects because they allow solve these problems that seriouslyaffect the environment.