Especialización en Gestión Ambiental para el Desarrollo Sostenible

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    Gestión integral de los residuos de paneles soalres fotovoltaicos en Colombia bajo el enfoque de economía circular como estrategia para el desarrollo sostenible
    María Camila Mayorca; Laura Diaz Ospina
    This study analyzes the management of photovoltaic solar panel waste in Colombia, within the context of the growth of the renewable energy sector and the energy transition. Although solar energy contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, its implementation raises an emerging issue related to the final disposal of panels at the end of their useful life. In this regard, the objective of the research was to analyze the environmental impacts and risks associated with this waste, as well as to propose management strategies based on a circular economic approach. The methodology employed consisted of a qualitative, documentary-based approach, involving a review of scientific, technical, and regulatory sources. Based on the analysis, it was found that Colombia has a general framework for electronic waste management, but there is no specific regulation for photovoltaic waste. Similarly, environmental risks were identified due to the presence of potentially hazardous materials and the lack of specialized infrastructure for their treatment. Finally, it is concluded that the management of this waste is an emerging challenge that requires the development of a set of comprehensive strategies for recycling, material reuse, and institutional strengthening.
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    Planteamiento de una estrategia integral de sostenibilidad para la gestión de residuos sólidos en zonas rurales: caso del corregimiento Cruces en el municipio de Dabeiba – Antioquia
    Yeny Paola Hernández Pineda; Laura Carolina Díaz Ospina
    This research describes the problem of the current management of solid waste in the Cruces district of the municipality of Dabeiba – Antioquia, where the local government does not provide waste collection services. As a result, residents have adopted various disposal practices, with open burning being the most prevalent. The overall objective was to design a comprehensive sustainability strategy to strengthen solid waste management, based on a diagnosis of current practices and the environmental, social and economic factors in the rural context. The methodology employed a mixed-methods approach, using techniques such as direct observation, surveys administered to households in the district, and a participatory workshop with students from the local educational institution. The results revealed a lack of knowledge about proper waste management, the presence of environmentally unsound practices, and a high level of community willingness to participate in collective solutions. Based on these findings, a strategy was proposed that focuses on environmental education, the participation of various stakeholders, and the promotion of sustainability and circular economy principles. It is concluded that strengthening solid waste management requires not only technical solutions, but also sustained educational and participatory processes that transform behaviors and promote community actions tailored to the district.
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    Estrategia de economía circular empresa ENVAPAC LTDA
    Rivera Silva Cindy Johanna; Córdoba Mosquera Marilyn Yesenia; Laura Díaz Ospina
    In Colombia, the strengthening of corporate environmental management has been driven by regulatory instruments, which establish measures for the progressive reduction of single-use plastics, and by policies aimed at closing production cycles, such as the National Policy on Sustainable Production and Consumption and the National Circular Economy Strategy. ENVAPAC LTDA is a small company located in Bogotá, dedicated to the manufacture of plastic containers. Seeking to reduce solid waste within its production process and minimize the consumption of virgin resin as a raw material, this research is guided by a technical and regulatory implementation model for the reintegration of pre-consumer waste and the use of post-consumer recycled resin. This approach incorporates circular economy practices within the Circular Waste Management Plan, aiming to strengthen environmental sustainability, close the life cycle of plastic products, and ensure compliance with Law 2232 of 2022 on single-use plastics. This is based on a review of the requirements established in NTC 6632:2022 to identify the necessary criteria for constructing a circular economy model. This model is essential for obtaining traceability certification, conformity assessment, and verification of recycled plastic content, all crucial elements for progressing towards the elimination of plastic taxes.
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    Guía de manejo ambiental para la implementación de buenas prácticas en la disposición final de dotaciones en los proyectos de infraestructura vial
    Velasco-Ariza-Diana; Ocampo-Duque-Diego-Andres; Laura Carolina Diaz
    One of the most significant environmental challenges related to pollution is the inadequate disposal of textile waste. Once these materials reach the end of their service life, the majority are sent to sanitary landfills, contributing to the progressive saturation of these facilities. Among the activities that directly exacerbate this issue—and which constitutes the focus of the present analysis—is the final disposal of uniforms issued to personnel working on road infrastructure projects. Accordingly, this document proposes the development of an environmental guideline that promotes feasible alternatives for the reuse and valorization of textile waste generated in such projects. The objective is to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with the production and disposal of uniforms, reduce contamination of water bodies and soils, and help prevent further saturation of Bogotá’s sanitary landfills.