Propuesta de un modelo de producción más limpia para la microindustria “Productos Lácteos Márlen”, ubicada en el cantón Tisaleo

Abstract

The aim of the research was to propose a Cleaner Production model (PML) for “PRODUCTOS LÁCTEOS MÁRLEN” micro- industry, located in Tisaleo county, Tungurahua province. The proposal was carried out in four stages. The first has to do with the planning and organization, in this stage the company was recognized and a commitment to management was established. In the second stage, the diagnosis of the cheese-making plant environmental situation was carried out, the third stage was focused on the collection and evaluation of quantitative data that allowed knowing the significant environmental impacts of each productive process stage; at the same time, it was possible to analyze through a SWOT matrix, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats the company has. In the third stage, PML strategies were proposed in order to minimize the environmental pollution and contribute to its economic efficiency. The fourth stage had to do with the environmental, technical and economic evaluation of the proposals and an implementation plan was established based on the feasibility study of each one of the strategies. As a result, it was evidenced that the most pollutant cheese-making stage for the environment is the cleaning of facilities and equipment, since all the effluent generated by this process is directly discharged into a cesspool. Finally, based on the evaluation of the significant environmental impacts as well as the analysis of quantitative data, it was concluded that the proposal based on 15 PML strategies, will cost $ 5,530 for the micro-industry in case it is implemented. So, it was recommended to price the cost of milk whey and treat sewageimmediately.