Promoting sustainability and social responsibility through the collection, sorting, reuse and proper disposal of discarded batteries

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2447115188888

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Battery disposal, Waste management, Reuse, Environmental awareness, Sustainability

Abstract

Technological advancements have increased battery consumption, raising environmental and public health concerns due to the improper disposal of these toxic wastes. This article presents the results of an initiative developed by Industrial Engineering students from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Salgueiro-PE campus, within the scope of the project "EcoPilha: Sorting and Reusing Discarded Batteries for Social Benefit", which was responsible for collecting and properly disposing of batteries. During the project, 564 batteries were collected. The reusable ones were donated to underserved institutions, while those unfit for reuse were properly discarded in accordance with current environmental regulations. The initiative contributed to reducing environmental impacts and raising community awareness about sustainable practices.

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Maria Valéria de Carvalho André, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

Production Engineering student at the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), working in the field of Operations Research. His work focuses on process optimization and the application of innovative technologies in the hospital and aviation sectors, seeking efficient and sustainable solutions.

José Tasso de Souza Alves, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

A student of Production Engineering at UNIVASF, he is developing research in the area of process optimization and technology implementation in the agricultural sector.

Gabriela Maia Pereira, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

Production Engineering student at UNIVASF, developing research in the field of statistics.

Danillo Rodrigues Silva Bento Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

He has a degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley UNIVASF (2009) and a master's degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco UFPE (2012). He is currently an assistant professor at the Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco UNIVASF Campus Salgueiro/PE and a member of the Production Engineering Collegiate. He worked for 7 years at UPE - University of Pernambuco in the Administration and Higher Education in Logistics courses, of the latter he was coordinator from 2014 to 2019, in addition to having served as Academic Administrative Coordinator of the UPE Salgueiro Campus from 2017 to 2019. He has experience in Production Engineering, with an emphasis on Business Logistics, working mainly on the following topics: Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Production Management and Organizational Management. He is a member of the Agreste Meridional Socio-Environmental Studies Group - UPE and co-founder and leader of the Organizational Management Research Group (NUPE-GO). He has produced academic work in the areas of Quality Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management and Safety at Work and Management Education.

Thays Nogueira Rodrigues, UniFAP - Centro Universitário Paraíso

PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Campina Grande, with a research line in Pavement Mechanics and Management. Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Federal University of Campina Grande, with a concentration in Geotechnics (2017). Graduated in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Campina Grande (2015). She is currently a lecturer at the Paraíso University Center (UniFAP) in the Civil Engineering and Architecture and Urbanism courses, developing research and guidance on topics related to the Transportation Project Evaluation research line.

Carlos Eduardo da Silva Albuquerque, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

He has a doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering, a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, all obtained at the Federal University of Campina Grande. His research focuses on metallurgical processes, with an emphasis on rapid precision casting and thermophysical processes using numerical simulation. He has also carried out previous research into energy and exergy analysis for process improvement and multiphase fluid flow. In the academic field, he is a permanent lecturer on the Production Engineering course at the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, where he is responsible for teaching subjects in the area of mechanics.

Lenilson Olinto Rocha, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

Professor at the Production Engineering Academic Collegiate of the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Salgueiro Campus. I am currently the coordinator of the undergraduate course in Production Engineering. I have a degree in Production Engineering from UFCG, a specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering from FIP/Patos, a master's degree in Production Engineering from UFPB and a doctorate in Environmental Engineering from UEPB. My area of research involves environmental technologies and adapting the environment to social demands through ergonomics. I carry out research in the areas of work organization, ergonomics, occupational health and safety, quality of life at work (QOL) and environmental quality and management, with a focus on statistical analysis (descriptive and multivariate). I am a member of the research groups Group of Ergonomics and New Tools and Production and Strategy Technology and Work.

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2025-07-31

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André, M. V. de C., Alves, J. T. de S., Pereira, G. M., Oliveira, D. R. S. B., Rodrigues, T. N., Albuquerque, C. E. da S., & Rocha, L. O. (2025). Promoting sustainability and social responsibility through the collection, sorting, reuse and proper disposal of discarded batteries. Experiência. Revista Científica De Extensão, 11, e88888. https://doi.org/10.5902/2447115188888

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