Economía circular, una alternativa económica aplicada en iniciativas ecológicas que impulsan un modelo de desarrollo sostenible en Guayaquil

Abstract

Given the evident damage that industrial development has caused to the environment over time, there is a need to raise awareness among people to change the structure of global consumption, as it is quite harmful to the planet; and the circular economy is a sustainable development model that helps reduce this environmental impact. This work seeks to make visible and promote the implementation process of this economic model through a photo-report that describes and illustrates the step-by-step process of a correct transition towards the circular economy, using as models to follow the ecological initiatives Recoil (Used Lubricating Oil and its Containers Management System) and Seginus (Ecuadorian Integral Management System for Used Tires) located in Guayaquil. The research has a qualitative approach of a documentary type, using techniques such as interviews and participant observation. The sample is non-probabilistic, as it focuses on the two companies chosen to represent the process of the circular economy. The photo-report, developed in meticulous phases that include pre-production, production, and post-production, has allowed for the precise capture of the processes of these two initiatives. In the case of Seginus, collection, shredding, and granulation were identified within its recycling process, while Recoil involves the collection, shredding, and incineration of its containers. The analysis and documentation of the recycling processes have highlighted the importance that the circular economy has in reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.