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Title

Caring for the environment: Plastic waste management and environmental concerns in Colombian coffee‐growing communities.

Authors

Arboleda Muñoz, Germán Antonio; Palacios, Lily Marcela; Portela Guarín, Hugo; Villada Castillo, Héctor Samuel

Abstract

A study was conducted with coffee growers from the municipalities of Caldono (Cauca) and Pitalito (Huila) in Colombia. Workshops, participant observation and farm visits were used to identify elements to understand (a) practices to the care of the environment, (b) the perception of the use of plastic materials, and (c) perspective toward biodegradable packages in their practices. Among the main results are an awareness for the care of the water resource and the care of the trees as its main contributions to the protection of its environment. In both communities, the problem is perceived due to the management of plastic waste and its influence on environmental deterioration due to poor management. They also recognize that the development of biodegradable bags can contribute to caring for their environment and make their economic activity more sustainable.

Subjects

ENVIRONMENTAL protection; TREE care; ENVIRONMENTAL degradation; WASTE management; ENVIRONMENTAL management

Publication

Culture, Agriculture, Food & Environment, 2024, Vol 46, Issue 2, p68

ISSN

2153-9553

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1111/cuag.12325

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