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DIAGNÓSTICO DE RESIDUOS EN PEQUEÑAS FINCAS BANANERAS IMPLEMENTANDO LA ECONOMÍA CIRCULAR, CANTÓN SANTA ROSA EL ORO.

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Title: DIAGNÓSTICO DE RESIDUOS EN PEQUEÑAS FINCAS BANANERAS IMPLEMENTANDO LA ECONOMÍA CIRCULAR, CANTÓN SANTA ROSA EL ORO.
Alternate Title: WASTE DIAGNOSIS IN SMALL BANANA FARMS IMPLEMENTING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, SANTA ROSA CANTON.
Authors: Bravo Bravo, Freddy Rubén1 fbravo2@utmachala.edu.ec, Chungata Flores, Katty Elizabeth1 kchungata2@utmachala.edu.ec, Uriguen Aguirre, Patricia Alexandra2 puriguen@utmachala.edu.ec
Source: Ciencia y Educación (2707-3378). ago2026, Vol. 7 Issue 8, p6-25. 20p.
Subject Terms: Circular economy, Agricultural wastes, Sustainability, Resource allocation, Waste recycling, Waste management, Banana growing, Ecuadorians
Geographic Terms: Ecuador
Abstract (English): This research analyzed waste management in small banana farms in Santa Rosa canton, Ecuador, from a circular economy perspective, considering the existing limitations in the separation, recovery, and disposal of agricultural waste. The objective was to diagnose the types of waste generated, the management practices implemented, and the level of knowledge of producers and farm administrators regarding sustainable strategies. A descriptive-analytical study with a crosssectional design and quantitative approach was conducted through the face-to-face application of 146 structured surveys to producers and administrators of small banana farms during April and May 2026. Data processing was performed using descriptive statistics, applying frequencies and percentages to identify patterns related to waste generation, management practices, perceptions, and limitations. The results showed a higher prevalence of fertilizer or input containers, organic waste, pesticide or agrochemical containers, and agricultural plastics. Although participants demonstrated knowledge and a favorable disposition toward reuse, recycling, and circular economy practices, limitations related to economic resources, infrastructure, training, and management mechanisms remained. It is concluded that small banana farms show partial progress toward circular models; however, they require technical strengthening, adequate infrastructure, and institutional coordination to consolidate comprehensive and sustainable agricultural waste management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): La investigación analizó la gestión de residuos en pequeñas fincas bananeras del cantón Santa Rosa, Ecuador, desde el enfoque de economía circular, debido a las limitaciones existentes en la separación, aprovechamiento y disposición de residuos agrícolas. El objetivo fue diagnosticar los tipos de residuos generados, las prácticas de manejo implementadas y el nivel de conocimiento de los productores y administradores sobre estrategias sostenibles. Se desarrolló una investigación descriptivo-analítica, con diseño transversal y enfoque cuantitativo, mediante la aplicación presencial de 146 encuestas estructuradas a productores y administradores de pequeñas fincas bananeras durante abril y mayo de 2026. El procesamiento de datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva, utilizando frecuencias y porcentajes para identificar patrones de generación de residuos, prácticas de manejo, percepción y limitaciones. Los resultados evidenciaron una mayor presencia de envases de fertilizantes o insumos, material orgánico, envases de plaguicidas o agroquímicos y plásticos agrícolas. Aunque los participantes presentaron conocimiento y disposición favorable hacia la reutilización, reciclaje y economía circular, persistieron limitaciones relacionadas con recursos económicos, infraestructura, capacitación y mecanismos de gestión. Se concluye que las pequeñas fincas bananeras presentan avances parciales hacia modelos circulares, pero requieren fortalecimiento técnico, infraestructura adecuada y articulación institucional para consolidar una gestión integral y sostenible de residuos agrícolas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Portuguese): A pesquisa analisou a gestão de resíduos em pequenas propriedades bananeiras do cantão de Santa Rosa, Equador, sob a perspectiva da economia circular, considerando as limitações existentes na separação, aproveitamento e disposição de resíduos agrícolas. O objetivo foi diagnosticar os tipos de resíduos gerados, as práticas de manejo implementadas e o nível de conhecimento dos produtores e administradores sobre estratégias sustentáveis. Foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa descritivoanalítica, com delineamento transversal e abordagem quantitativa, mediante a aplicação presencial de 146 questionários estruturados a produtores e administradores de pequenas propriedades bananeiras durante abril e maio de 2026. O processamento dos dados foi realizado por meio de estatística descritiva, utilizando frequências e porcentagens para identificar padrões de geração de resíduos, práticas de manejo, percepção e limitações. Os resultados evidenciaram maior presença de embalagens de fertilizantes ou insumos, material orgânico, embalagens de pesticidas ou agroquímicos e plásticos agrícolas. Embora os participantes apresentassem conhecimento e disposição favorável em relação à reutilização, reciclagem e economia circular, persistiram limitações relacionadas aos recursos econômicos, infraestrutura, capacitação e mecanismos de gestão. Conclui-se que as pequenas propriedades bananeiras apresentam avanços parciais em direção a modelos circulares, mas requerem fortalecimento técnico, infraestrutura adequada e articulação institucional para consolidar uma gestão integral e sustentável dos resíduos agrícolas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This research analyzed waste management in small banana farms in Santa Rosa canton, Ecuador, from a circular economy perspective, considering the existing limitations in the separation, recovery, and disposal of agricultural waste. The objective was to diagnose the types of waste generated, the management practices implemented, and the level of knowledge of producers and farm administrators regarding sustainable strategies. A descriptive-analytical study with a crosssectional design and quantitative approach was conducted through the face-to-face application of 146 structured surveys to producers and administrators of small banana farms during April and May 2026. Data processing was performed using descriptive statistics, applying frequencies and percentages to identify patterns related to waste generation, management practices, perceptions, and limitations. The results showed a higher prevalence of fertilizer or input containers, organic waste, pesticide or agrochemical containers, and agricultural plastics. Although participants demonstrated knowledge and a favorable disposition toward reuse, recycling, and circular economy practices, limitations related to economic resources, infrastructure, training, and management mechanisms remained. It is concluded that small banana farms show partial progress toward circular models; however, they require technical strengthening, adequate infrastructure, and institutional coordination to consolidate comprehensive and sustainable agricultural waste management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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