The production of industrial waste is one of the main causes of environmental degradation. The industries have demonstrated an increasing effort to make their productive processes less harmful, especially regarding the generation and management of solid waste. The objective of this research was to study the solid waste generated in the manufacturing process of an automobile company in order to propose waste reduction action plan. The study was carried out based on observations in loco, photos, and calculations of the quantity of solid waste generated in the process of Molding and Finish of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic parts. It was observed that the open mold process adopted by the factory represents the main source of waste generation. Another source of material waste lies in the lack of qualification and Environmental Education. It was concluded that the adoption of a cleaner production process and an Environmental Education Program should be considered by the company studied.
Industrial Waste; Cleaner Production; Environmental Education; Automotive industry
