Relación entre la gestión ambiental y el control de pérdidas de proceso en una empresa papelera

Abstract

The current work contains a description of the environmental management and its contribution in the control of the loss of processes, in the areas of pulp and paper production of the company Propal Planta 1, considering two important aspects of the system of environmental management, eco-efficiency and environmental education. The control of these losses are associated with the reduction or recovery in the source of materials that can be reprocessed, marketed or in some cases used as biofuel, which has a positive economic impact. The research had a descriptive character, during which data collection, field visits, parameter evaluation, document review, among other activities. The results obtained show some deficiencies in the control of loss processes both in the equipment and in the operative part and as from the environmental management it contributes to generate strategies for the solution of environmental problems. Finally, it’s concluded that there are opportunities for improvement through the development of educational aspects and eco-efficient practices that contribute to the sustainability of the company.