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Recycling Challenges: An Alternative for Connecting with Communities in Bahía de Caráquez, Manabí

Authors : Edison Rafael Iriarte Vera; Frank Ángel Lemoine Quintero; María Maribel Zambrano Arteaga; Nubis Fernanda Monserrate Cusme; María Belén Mora Cuvi; Mercedes Lisset Vera Ângulo

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug1510

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Abstract : The research on recycling challenges in the province of Manabí had as its main objective to analyze the current situation of recycling and the barriers that the province of Manabí faces for its effective implementation. It was carried out in various cantons of Manabí, using a mixed methodological approach that combined qualitative and quantitative techniques. Surveys were conducted with 50 people and semi-structured interviews with local authorities and waste management officials. The materials used included a structured questionnaire with 14 questions, designed to assess participants' knowledge recycling, attitudes and practices. The findings revealed that 98% of respondents supported recycling, although significant barriers were identified, such as lack of information, which 74% of participants considered a major obstacle. In addition, 94% of respondents agreed on the need to implement more educational programs on recycling, indicating a strong desire to improve the situation in the province. The research concludes that, despite the high level of environmental awareness in the region, it is necessary to overcome systemic barriers and strengthen collaboration between key actors. The implementation of educational programs and policies that improve the conditions of recyclers and recycling infrastructure was recommended. These efforts are much needed to move towards a more formalized and sustainable recycling system in Manabí, thus contributing to the environmental sustainability of the province and the well-being of its inhabitants, promoting a cleaner and healthier future.

Keywords : Recycling, Sustainability, Education, Environmental, waste Management.

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The research on recycling challenges in the province of Manabí had as its main objective to analyze the current situation of recycling and the barriers that the province of Manabí faces for its effective implementation. It was carried out in various cantons of Manabí, using a mixed methodological approach that combined qualitative and quantitative techniques. Surveys were conducted with 50 people and semi-structured interviews with local authorities and waste management officials. The materials used included a structured questionnaire with 14 questions, designed to assess participants' knowledge recycling, attitudes and practices. The findings revealed that 98% of respondents supported recycling, although significant barriers were identified, such as lack of information, which 74% of participants considered a major obstacle. In addition, 94% of respondents agreed on the need to implement more educational programs on recycling, indicating a strong desire to improve the situation in the province. The research concludes that, despite the high level of environmental awareness in the region, it is necessary to overcome systemic barriers and strengthen collaboration between key actors. The implementation of educational programs and policies that improve the conditions of recyclers and recycling infrastructure was recommended. These efforts are much needed to move towards a more formalized and sustainable recycling system in Manabí, thus contributing to the environmental sustainability of the province and the well-being of its inhabitants, promoting a cleaner and healthier future.

Keywords : Recycling, Sustainability, Education, Environmental, waste Management.