Public policies for solid waste management and the occupation of areas near water in Manaus and Recife
Camila Garcia Iribarrem,
Caroline Soares de Almeida,
Márcia Regina Calderipe Farias Rufino
Abstract:This article presents research experiences that examine water and solid waste in two Brazilian capitals: Manaus (AM) and Recife (PE). Contrasts, differences, and intersections between public policies on waste management, sanitation and housing are the points that sew this text together, as well as socio-environmental issues emerging in the ways of life related to water, whether along rivers and streams, tidal areas, or oceans. With converging scenarios - including the dumping of waste in water, and the lack of… Show more
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