Gestión de los desechos sólidos derivados del proceso de confección textil en la empresa Sánchez Edy Sport

Abstract

The global textile industry is responsible for generating millions of tons of solid waste, leading to problems such as CO₂ emissions into the environment and the discharge of wastewater. In this context, the general objective of the research was to analyze the management of solid waste generated from the textile manufacturing process at the company SÁNCHEZ EDY SPORT. The study was conducted using a quantitative, descriptive approach over a period of four months to analyze the issue of solid waste. The study population focused specifically on the solid waste produced during the textile manufacturing process, which was identified through direct observation of the production process and by weighing the quantities generated during the mentioned period. Through the characterization of the solid waste found at SÁNCHEZ EDY SPORT and using the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) classification as a reference, the waste generated in each phase of the production process was identified and quantified, in accordance with Article 60 of the Reform of Book VI of the Unified Secondary Legislation. Fabric scraps were identified as the primary type of solid waste, accounting for 46.73% of the total. Other significant waste types include paper and cardboard at 15.16%, transfer paper at 11.83%, and plastic at 8.33% of the total non-hazardous solid waste generated. In conclusion, the company is not currently managing its solid waste in accordance with the regulations established by the Provincial Government of Tungurahua. Therefore, a solid waste management program must be developed that aligns with the Environmental Management Plan for category two companies or those with low environmental impact, which includes SÁNCHEZ EDY SPORT.