Residuos en los procesos de producción de la industria de artes gráficas en la impresión de gran formato. El caso de Riobamba, Ecuador

Abstract

The production processes in the graphic arts industry are diverse, as well as their residues are diverse. Currently, large and medium-sized cities, in the Ecuadorian scenario, have had considerable growth in this industry, specifically, in the large format printing plotters. This growth has implied not only the growing production in graphic arts services, but also the environmental impact, because its characteristics it generates several residues. This study analyzes the production processes of the printing centers and the waste produced. The research carried out is an exploratory level, which was carried out through a sample of typical cases, in several large-format printing companies. In addition, the observation technique was used to document the production processes and identify the waste generation stages. Through interviews, the owners and operators of the printing centers were consulted about the management and treatment of the waste produced. In the results, it was possible to contrast data that suggest gaps in the regulations and the need for actions to mitigate the impact of these wastes.