ANALYSIS OF GLYCEROL MANAGEMENT: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES REGARDING ITS DESTINATION IN RELATION TO THE NORMATIVE LACUNA AND SUSTAINABLE ASPECTS

ABSTRACT

The National Biodiesel Production Program (PNPB) sought to disseminate 'sustainability' with the implementation of biodiesel in the Brazilian energy matrix, therefore, it is assumed an adequate management of its waste. Among them, there is glycerol, which was disregarded, even, by the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS). Their disposal or misuse in the chemical or food industries can cause health problems for the population. In this scope and interdisciplinary, the objective of this study was to analyze risks and opportunities on the destination of glycerol in front of the normative gap and the sustainable aspects. This is a multi-case study with qualitative methodology and Maxqda® software application for content analysis. The results point to some alternatives of destination, but which are weakened by lack of information and regulation. This fragility is identified mainly by the transfer of responsibility from the big producers to third parties in relation to the destination of glycerol and, above all, disinterest in the resulting effects. It is hoped to provide subsidies aimed at remedying inefficiencies related to waste management, seeking to trigger actions that can be implemented in the environmental normative framework for compensatory and mitigating measures, allowing greater regional development and valuation of small properties, with the continuous strengthening of the sustainable development.

Keywords:
Glycerol; Waste Management; Regulatory gap; Sustainability; Risks and opportunities