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Tipo:

Revista indexada sem quartil

Título:

Management of used lubricating oils in mechanical workshops: a case study in Mozambique

Autor(es):

Nédia Pereira Correia Mendes Autor Correspondente Universidade Licungo

Brigida Martins de Oliveira Singo Coautor Universidade Licungo

Correia Hermenegildo Correia Coautor n/d

Langa, Nasma da Glória José Coautor

Flávia Maria Silva Brito Coautor n/d

Rodolpho Stephan Santos Braga Coautor Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

Glaucileide Ferreira Coautor Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

Juarez Benigno Paes Coautor Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Ufes)

Unidade Orgânica:

Faculdade de Educação

Resumo:

Environmental problems are related to unsustainable practices, often adopted without due awareness of their impacts. Frequently, society's reaction is late, occurring after evident signs of environmental degradation. Amongthe various sectors that can contribute to this situation, service stations and mechanical workshops stand out, whose activities can release pollutants into the environment. One of the main wastes generated in these places is used lubricating oil from vehicle engines, which, after its use, becomes a hazardous waste due to its high potential for environmental contamination and risks to public health; therefore, it requires proper and regulated management. This study aimed to analyze the management of used lubricating oils extracted from motor vehicles in workshops in the city of Quelimane, Zambézia province, Mozambique. Thus, 35 workshops were analyzed, with the participation of those responsible for the lubrication area in each one. Data were obtained through interviews and direct observation, characterizing a qualitative approach to understand perceptions, practices, behaviors, and environmental contexts in the city. Six criteria were categorized and studied, and a descriptive analysis was performed to interpret the results. The study showed that all the workshops analyzed face environmental and social conflicts, in addition to improperly disposing of used lubricating oil. The methodology adopted in this study can support decision-making, highlighting the importance of raising awareness among those involved and the community for compliance with environmental legislation and the preservation of public health.

Palavras-chave:

environment, vehicle engines, public health, awareness.

Ano da publicação:

2025

Volume:

Edição/Número:

Páginas:

1 - 24

Citado por:

Categoria:

Revista indexada sem quartil

Origem:

Docente

Idioma:

Português

País:

Moçambique

Editor:

Universidade Licungo

Data do documento:

10/12/2025

URI:

https://repositorio.unilicungo.ac.mz/documento/NZR9032ba202612582RBZ/detalhes

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