Browsing by Author "Lloacana Bonilla, Edison Javier"

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    Desarrollo de un sistema de gestión integral de manejo de residuos comunes del sector de metalmecánico en el Parque Industrial de Ambato 2026
    (Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC). Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales. Ambiental, 2026-10-19) Lloacana Bonilla, Edison Javier; Llumitaxi Pesantes, Madeline Fernanda; Agreda Oña, José Luis
    The objective of this study was to identify strategies to strengthen the comprehensive management of waste generated by companies in the metalworking sector of the Ambato Industrial Park during the year 2026. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach, involving a documentary and descriptive analysis, under a non-experimental cross-sectional design. The information was obtained from the waste management matrix of 18 companies, which was analyzed through a literature review and the application of the Pareto method to prioritize the waste streams generated in the greatest quantities. The results showed that 44% of the companies manage their waste through authorized environmental management firms, while the remainder use other management mechanisms; in addition, total waste generation was recorded at 7,860 kg per day, with scrap metal accounting for the largest share (54%), followed by other waste (22%), cardboard (10%), plastic (7%), waste electrical and electronic equipment (4%), and paper (3%). The analysis identified opportunities for improvement related to staff training, updating internal procedures, strengthening source separation, optimizing temporary storage, and implementing initiatives aimed at material recovery. It is concluded that the proposed strategies constitute a technically viable alternative for strengthening companies’ environmental performance, increasing the recovery of recyclable materials, and promoting continuous improvement in waste management.