As relações do Turismo com a produção de resíduos sólidos na cidade de Barreirinhas (MA)

A study on the relationship between tourism and solid waste production in Barreirinhas, Maranhão, Brazil—a gateway to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park—found minimal correlation between tourist activity and waste generation. Despite high tourist influx during peak seasons, effective public waste management and heightened environmental awareness among locals and visitors contributed to controlled waste levels. Researchers analyzed waste composition and distribution along the main coastal avenue and a central square over two distinct tourism periods, revealing that proactive governance and community engagement significantly mitigated environmental impacts in this UNESCO-recognized region.

Saldanha, M. A., Bello, L. A. L., Vinagre, M. V. A., & Lopes, M. L. B. (2016). As relações do Turismo com a produção de resíduos sólidos na cidade de Barreirinhas (MA). Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo (RBEcotur), 9(2). https://doi.org/10.34024/rbecotur.2016.v9.6532