The Socio-environmental responsibility in the final disposal of batteries: an experience from the Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo

Abstract

The planet has entered a state of environmental rest, since the level of contamination has been considerable in decades. The return to “normality” will imply maintaining what has been achieved and for this reason the study is related to the socio-environmental responsibility in the final disposal of batteries. The experience from the San Gregorio University of Portoviejo has been innovative and pioneering in the context serving as an example for other institutions. The objective was to make the Gregorian student community aware of the socio-environmental responsibility in the adequate treatment of batteries for their final disposal. On this basis, an exhaustive analysis was carried out that leads to the reflection of the readers regarding the care of the environment and the disposal of the batteries. To achieve the objective, methods of the theoretical level were used, which allowed analyzing the theoretical information to assume epistemological positions; Also at the empirical level, such as the survey where the lack of knowledge on the subject was revealed, the assistance of statistical - mathematical methods was necessary in the logical and orderly processing of the information collected. It was concluded that cells and batteries are highly polluting, however, there are places and companies that recycle them to obtain raw materials, essentially metals. recycling is not recommended due to deficiencies in the existing conditions in the city where the study was born.