Compostagem de resíduos orgânicos: Um relato de experiência no assentamento Mateira de Paraíso das Águas/MS

Abstract

This exploratory research was carried out at the Mateira Settlement in Paraíso das Águas/MS and aimed to analyze the socioeconomic conditions of the settler and the conducting a workshop on composting organic waste. The work as carried out in two stages, firstly the invitation to the families of settlers was carried out and for those who were interested in participating, a socioeconomic questionnaire was carried out, which also contained questions related to the use and disposal of organic waste from the property. The second stage included a brief theoretical presentation on composting and a practical workshop. It was possible in this research to better understand the reality settlers and their perceptions regarding the residues of their property, in addition to exchanging experiences between participants and encouraging the use of sustainable techniques, promoting greater environmental awareness.