Estudio dinámico del reciclaje de envases pet en el Valle del Cauca
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2018
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Corporación Universitaria Lasallista
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Introduction: Fast population growth has
generated an increase in the consumption and
therefore it has influenced the rise of the solid
waste generation, which causes adverse effects on
the environment if treated inadequated.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a kind of solid
waste generated that is 100% recyclable, however
it is ending in landfills reducing the lifespan of them
and consuming resources like petroleum in order
to generate new products. Objective: Evaluating
the effect on the environment of PET recycling by
means of a system dinamics model.Material and
method: The variables considered were water and
energy consumption, CO2 emissions and landfill
lifespan varying the PET recycling rate. RESULTS:
the increase of the recycling rate cause a decrease
in water and energy consumption as well as de CO2 emissions and produce a rise in the landfill
lifespan. Conclusions: It is still important to follow
the acomplishment of the solid waste management
policies so as to enhace the decision making
process related to generate a positive impact on
the environment.
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Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Gestión de residuos sólidos, Dinámica de sistemas, Envases pet, Residuos sólidos, Reciclaje
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Revista Lasallista de Investigación Vol. 15 N. 1