Sustainable management strategy for solid waste from the coffee industry
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The inadequate management of solid waste from the coffee industry constitutes an environmental problem in Sagua de Tánamo, where more than 70% of processed coffee generates highly polluting pulp. This study aimed to design a sustainable strategy to reduce the negative effects of this waste. The research was carried out between September 2023 and March 2024, using methods such as analysis-synthesis, historical-logical, systemic-structural and induction-deduction. From an empirical approach, surveys, interviews, observation and the Delphi method were applied, with a sample of 206 workers related to coffee production. The proposed strategy was structured in three stages: diagnosis, planning and application and control. In the diagnosis, deficiencies were identified, such as limited knowledge about waste management and its environmental impact. During planning, specific actions were designed to address these deficiencies. In the application and control stage, workshops, training and debates were implemented, with the results being continuously evaluated. The theoretical-methodological analysis confirmed the need for a strategic intervention, while the validation of the design by experts supported its viability. The strategy, characterized by being dynamic, flexible and participatory, showed potential to mitigate the harmful effects of coffee solid waste, promoting its sustainable management in Sagua de Tánamo.
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