Gerenciamento dos resíduos sólidos na produção do denim em uma indústria têxtil

Abstract

The textile industry plays a vital role in the economy and was established in Brazil more than 200 years ago, being the second largest generator of jobs in the country. However, it faces significant challenges, including the need to improve sustainability. Denim is a fabric whose production became known for the amount of solid waste generated in the various manufacturing stages, which can be harmful to the environment if not managed correctly. The increase in demand for new products on the market and the expansion of textile production accelerated this problem. Therefore, Solid Waste Management methods and techniques involve the reintroduction of this material into the production chain, bringing economic advantages and reducing the volume of disposal. Therefore, this work presents a case study in a Brazilian textile company in the Denim production segment with the objective of analyzing the generation data, the methods and techniques used to treat this waste, the disposal destination and the system for control of these materials, in addition to identifying and classifying the fibers that enter and the waste that leaves the treatment. In this way, we used the theoretical foundation regarding the production process, the waste generated, the management instruments and the defibration process for this control. Next, a Denim producing industry was chosen to collect the data and subsequently analyze it. Finally, it was found that the practice of management is beneficial for everyone, especially for the environment, and that the industry is engaged in the application of the management instruments studied, being strongly committed to environmental care.