Diagnose do gerenciamento de resíduos químicos dos laboratórios de Química: consoante a percepção dos docentes e técnicos de laboratórios

Abstract

This work aims to elucidate, through a diagnosis, the waste management practices in the Chemistry laboratories of the IFPE Campus Ipojuca, as well as to analyze the institutional response to global transitions aimed at promoting more sustainable Chemistry, proposing to minimize environmental impacts and strengthen the local community. Thus, a survey was conducted on the management of chemical waste in the chemistry laboratories of the IFPE Ipojuca campus through a questionnaire, which was answered by professors and laboratory technicians. In addition, some treatment methods were also proposed. We noted that despite there being no adequate treatment, with only storage, the respondents demonstrate the importance of having a waste management program even if in collaboration with other institutions. However, we also observed that management remains absent, either due to lack of knowledge or omission. Although it is a difficult task to implement, it is possible to start with actions that promote awareness and incentives that encourage the engagement of the academic community, such as extension programs where students can participate and develop practical and theoretical skills, as well as develop critical thinking in a teaching proposal in which they feel like they are participating in a cause.