Your Garbage in the Garbage - It is Necessary to Educate to Aware Awareness

Abstract

In Brazil, due to its extensive coastline and climate, there is a great potential for tourism, showing over time the increase in waste that has been incorrectly disposed of. These residues have clearly affected marine animals and even some birds due to being trapped or ingested, leading to the extinction of some species. This work aims to classify the main types of waste left by the population on the beaches of the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to promoting the awareness of bathers about the impacts on the environment and aquatic life, caused by this waste disposed in incorrect locations. The most abundant items cataloged on the analyzed beaches were cigarette butts, tin rings, bottle caps, charcoal used in barbecues, straws, leftover food that attract many pigeons, among other microwaves. Thus, it is important to emphasize that the best measure to reduce the number of residues on the beaches as well as in other ecosystems is Environmental Education, through awareness about the consequences that residues can generate marine life biota.