Um estudo sobre a transformação dos catadores de recicláveis em agentes ambientais através da identificação do seu trabalho

Abstract

This monograph is a study on the transformation of recyclable environmental agents through the identification of their work, the research being conducted exploratory and descriptive, observed in the activities of organized waste pickers, with the collection, sorting and marketing, as well as activities communication and information for certain sectors of the community. The field research sought to investigate the factors contributing to the waste pickers are valued as environmental agents, describe the activities, reporting of working conditions, quantify the recyclables collected in three of the city, as well as identify the contribution the activity of environmental agents in the social, economic and environmental aspect. The current situation is the reaffirmation of this work, seek recognition within society, to develop its activities with the support of public and private power. By assuming a profile of environmental agent, one realizes that the collectors are not alone and isolated, but can rely on a structure that your luggage and valid knowledge, to provide community service. The reports collected between collectors portray a subject of autonomy and work with environmental relevance toward consolidation of an image that promotes acceptance in society to another.