KNOW OF EMPLOYEES OF MUSEUM EMILIO GOELDI ON THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING

Abstract

The Goeldi Museum instituted in 2007 the Joint Selective Collection Program in compliance with the Decree Law (MPEG / CCTE, 2008). The program aims to selective separation of recyclable solid waste generated by administrative and research activities developed by the institution and their proper environmental disposal, contributing to the socio-economic inclusion of recyclable materials collectors, enhance and strengthen this manpower through associations and cooperatives in addition to the Eco-management of solid waste generated in the institution. The objective of this study was to which coordination of the Goeldi Museum carry out the selective collection and recycling of solid waste. The project was developed on the premises of the Goeldi Museum, only in campus research. Data were collected through interviews, using a previously designed questionnaire. The results indicated that not all coordinators are conducting the selective collection and recycling of waste materials, also showing a low knowledge about recycling by employees, regardless of level of education. Thus the results presented by employees direct their opinions about the importance of waste recycling and selective collection.