El Ecodiseño en un Modelo sistémico de sostenibilidad para el aprovechamiento de los residuos urbanos y rurales

Abstract

From the philosophy of Ecodesign, we present a Model with unique characteristics that articulates for the first time the management of solid waste from urban centers, rural areas, and protected areas in the municipality with the issue of social housing, the recovery and humanization of public spaces. It also entails the conservation of river basins that supply urban centres. These areas also become natural spaces for the amusement and enjoyment of the citizens. The Model is a change of paradigm conceived to match Venezuela’s social, economical, environmental, and political realities. We project its application in the Alberto Adriani Municipality in Merida State (Venezuela). Nonetheless, we also project its use –adding the necessary variations, in other municipalities in different Latin American countries. We propose that the time has come to make decisions and assume shared responsibilities with the main actors of civil society who have the vision of a better tomorrow, which entails sustainability. The idea is to promote, starting with the management of solid waste, the creation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises involving not only the consolidation of parochial gardens, but also the generation of sustainable products for house construction, furniture and crafts, and the conservation of river basins.