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Gestão do descarte de resíduos de higiene íntima feminina e puericultura
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O tema em estudo analisa a forma inadequada como os resíduos de higiene íntima
feminina e puericultura são geridos devido à falta de processos específicos para os mesmos
na logística inversa, dando ênfase aos impactos sentidos em diferentes áreas, como
ambiental, social e saúde, devido ao seu descarte inadequado. Estes tipos de resíduos, desde
os pensos higiénicos às fraldas descartáveis, contribuem com um volume significativo entre o
lixo urbano, levando à sobrelotação dos sistemas de gestão de resíduos, entre eles, as
capacidades dos aterros sanitários.
O estudo analisa quais são as práticas existentes no mundo, focando sempre mais no caso
português, de forma a identificar quais são os maiores desafios a ser enfrentados e
simultaneamente propondo inovações como a criação de recolhas seletivas deste tipo de
produtos para que sejam devidamente tratados e a sua matéria-prima seja reutilizada.
Para a sua realização, a pesquisa teve como base uma combinação de métodos
quantitativos e qualitativos, onde foram realizados questionários aos utilizadores e entrevistas
a organizações que atuam na área abordada. Os resultados obtidos mostram que os dois
tópicos mais relevantes no que toca aos desafios são: a falta de infraestrutura e recursos
capazes de suportar a implementação de novos processos; e o grande estigma que
atualmente ainda existe sobre os produtos de higiene íntima feminina, que resultam em
resistência à adoção das possíveis inovações.
As soluções propostas passam pela otimização dos sistemas de logística inversa de
maneira que sejam capazes de lidar com novos processos de maneira eficaz e
desenvolvimento de políticas por parte das entidades competentes que ajudem a incentivar o
proposto.
Ao identificar as lacunas na gestão de descarte destes resíduos, este estudo contribui
significativamente para o desenvolvimento de soluções inovadoras que promovam a melhoria
continua dos processos de logística inversa e a proteção ambiental e de saúde pública,
estando alinhado com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento sustentável (ODS) criados pelas
Nações Unidades, mais especificamente o ODS 3, referente à Saúde e Bem-Estar, e o ODS
12, referente ao Consumo e Produção Responsáveis.
The subject under study analyzes the inadequate way in which feminine hygiene and childcare waste are managed due to the lack of specific processes for them in the reverse logistics, emphasizing the impacts felt in different areas, such as environmental, social, and health, due to their inadequate disposal. These types of waste, from sanitary towels to disposable diapers, contribute significantly to urban waste, leading to overcrowding of waste management systems, including landfill capacities. The study analyzes existing practices around the world, always focusing more on the Portuguese case, in order to identify the biggest challenges to be faced and at the same time propose innovations such as the creation of selective collections of this type of product so that they are properly treated, and their raw material is reused. The research was based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, in which questionnaires were sent to users and interviews were conducted with organizations working in the field. The results obtained show that the two most relevant topics in terms of challenges are: the lack of infrastructure and resources capable of supporting the implementation of new processes; and the great stigma that currently still exists about female intimate hygiene products, which results in resistance to the adoption of possible innovations. The proposed solutions include optimizing reverse logistics systems to handle new processes effectively and developing regulations to help encourage it. By identifying the gaps in the management of waste disposal, this study makes a significant contribution to the development of innovative solutions that promote the continuous improvement of reverse logistics processes and environmental and public health protection, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), created by the United Nations, specifically SDG 3, which refers to Health and Well-being, and SDG 12, which refers to Responsible Consumption and Production.
The subject under study analyzes the inadequate way in which feminine hygiene and childcare waste are managed due to the lack of specific processes for them in the reverse logistics, emphasizing the impacts felt in different areas, such as environmental, social, and health, due to their inadequate disposal. These types of waste, from sanitary towels to disposable diapers, contribute significantly to urban waste, leading to overcrowding of waste management systems, including landfill capacities. The study analyzes existing practices around the world, always focusing more on the Portuguese case, in order to identify the biggest challenges to be faced and at the same time propose innovations such as the creation of selective collections of this type of product so that they are properly treated, and their raw material is reused. The research was based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, in which questionnaires were sent to users and interviews were conducted with organizations working in the field. The results obtained show that the two most relevant topics in terms of challenges are: the lack of infrastructure and resources capable of supporting the implementation of new processes; and the great stigma that currently still exists about female intimate hygiene products, which results in resistance to the adoption of possible innovations. The proposed solutions include optimizing reverse logistics systems to handle new processes effectively and developing regulations to help encourage it. By identifying the gaps in the management of waste disposal, this study makes a significant contribution to the development of innovative solutions that promote the continuous improvement of reverse logistics processes and environmental and public health protection, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), created by the United Nations, specifically SDG 3, which refers to Health and Well-being, and SDG 12, which refers to Responsible Consumption and Production.
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Logística Inversa Gestão de Resíduos Produtos de Higiene íntima e Puericultura Reverse Logistics Waste Management Intimate Hygiene Products and Childcare