Socio-environmental diagnosis for the elaboration of an industrial waste management plan in a dairy plant.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop a management plan for the waste of the industrial process, of the dairy plant of the ASOCOLESIG Artisan Association, located in the canton Sigchos, Province of Cotopaxi; The aforementioned plant is dedicated to the elaboration and commercialization of different dairy products, and during the production process residues such as whey among other components are generated; causing environmental pollution inside and outside the production area. For this reason, it is intended to implement an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to apply necessary measures, this in order to prevent, mitigate, compensate and control the negative impacts that occur during the manufacturing process of the different products; With the execution of the Environmental Management Plan, advantages will be seen for the reuse of products such as whey converted into edible products. It is intended to generate an environmental culture in all the workers of said plant, the various current environmental standards will be applied, this with the sole purpose of correctly managing the operation of the company and taking care of the environment that surrounds it.