CHALLENGES AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/revbea.2026.v21.20802

Keywords:

Environmental Education, Electronic Waste, Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, Environmental Awareness

Abstract

The study examined the sociodemographic profile and consumer knowledge of electronic waste risks in municipalities of the southern region of Brazil. Although most respondents recognize the environmental and health impacts, many are unaware of proper disposal procedures. The research, composed mainly of participants with secondary or higher education, highlights shortcomings in institutional communication and environmental education. It concludes that environmental education must be strengthened, along with the dissemination of information on reverse logistics, to promote sustainable practices and raise awareness about the proper disposal of electronic waste.

Author Biographies

  • Renato Tadeu Pereira, Universidade do Contestado

    Mestre pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sistemas Produtivos, mestrado ofertado de forma associativa entre UNIPLAC, UNC, UNESC e UNIVILLE.

  • Mari Aurora Favero Reis, Universidade do Contestado

    Doutorado em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática. Professora E Pesquisadora no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sistemas Produtivos, mestrado ofertado de forma associativa entre UNIPLAC, UNC, UNESC e UNIVILLE.

  • Fernanda Cristina Silva Ferreira, Universidade do Planalto Catarinense

    Doutorado em Engenharia Química UFSC mestre em Química UFSC e Graduada em Química UFSC

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PEREIRA, Renato Tadeu; REIS, Mari Aurora Favero; FERREIRA, Fernanda Cristina Silva. CHALLENGES AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL. Brazilian Journal of Environmental Education, [S. l.], v. 21, n. 2, p. 68–83, 2026. DOI: 10.34024/revbea.2026.v21.20802. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/revbea/article/view/20802. Acesso em: 16 oct. 2026.