Assessment of Solid Waste Management at the Desembargador Rodolfo Aureliano Courthouse in Search of Environmental Sustainability
Percepetions and Practices
Abstract
The efficient management of solid waste is fundamental to environmental sustainability, impacting public health, the quality of the environment and the efficiency of natural resources. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of employees of the Desembargador Rodolfo Aureliano Courthouse in relation to waste management. The research methodology uses a qualitative-quantitative approach for a complete analysis of the data collected through an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, which made it possible to obtain a detailed view of employees' practices and perceptions. The results show that 73% of employees identify paper as the main waste generated, reflecting the high volume of documentation in the Forum. The majority of participants (85.7%) are employees over 45 years old, which may influence resistance to changes in environmental management practices. The research revealed that 79.4% of employees discard waste daily, indicating a regular practice and an organizational culture that values a clean environment. However, there were significant gaps in awareness and participation in training. Approximately 87.3% of employees did not participate in awareness campaigns about waste management. The study suggests improvements, such as the expansion of selective collection and more frequent educational campaigns, aiming to support sustainable waste management at the Desembargador Rodolfo Aureliano Courthouse.
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