ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES APPLYING THE COMESTIBLE GARDEN CONCEPT

Abstract

Solid waste is generated every day in the city of São Paulo and around the world and its final disposal is something that becomes complicated due o the large amount that is generated. When separated by type, it has been found that more than 50% of all the waste generated in Brazilian cities is organic and the great majority of this material still goes to landfills. Some forms of disposal for organic are known, which do not need to be sent to landfill, and the best way to do this is composting (a natural process where microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible for the decomposition of organic matter) and the result of this process is the compost of high quality. This project has as main objective to propose an environmental service that composting and a comestible garden can bring to a small condominium, thinking about the most suitable destination and the health benefits of the community since organic foods are ideal for a more nutritious food healthy and free of pesticides. In addition, we will value the ecosystem services that this simple change through the VERA methodology