Resíduos oriundo do processamento do açaí no município de Santarém

Abstract

The açaí (Euterpe oleracea) has great importance in the culture and economy in the Amazon region, mainly in the state of Pará. In recent years its demand has grown, as well as its visibility throughout the country, ceasing to be a production of traditional riverside families for consumption own and local commercialization, and becoming a great interest of the national and international commerce. With the increase in demand, consequently, the residue from the açaí seed grew together, considering that about 80% of the fruit becomes residue. It can generate environmental impacts, polluting rivers and streams, if not properly disposed of. Because of this, the present work aims to bring a theoretical survey about the possible ways of reusing the waste, thus avoiding its incorrect disposal. The research is based on the application of questionnaires to analyze the destination given to the açaí residue by the "açaí scouts" within the urban environment of the municipality of Santarém - PA.