GUÍA PARA UN MANEJO ADECUADO DE LOS FOCOS AHORRADORES EN DESUSO EN EMPRESAS ELÉCTRICAS DISTRIBUIDORAS

Abstract

This research contains a description of the waste management saving bulbs disused electricity distribution companies. This investigation arose due to mishandling lamps disused electric distribution companies, a phenomenon that increased the lead to replacement of conventional light bulbs with energy saving driven by the Ecuadorian state in order to reduce power consumption in the country. As for data collection, this was done through direct and bibliographic observation in the cellars of a distribution company, confirming around 34300 energy saving light bulbs in a state of disuse, which mainly contain mercury, also could be determined by a tab assessing the state of the wineries, according to the criteria set forth in the regulations NTE INEN 2632; Added to this technical flaws that do not adequately manage waste generated, endangering people and the environment due to its characteristics of fragility, mercury content, and easy dispersion. This research allowed to define a management guide disused energy saving light bulbs, in order to prevent, reduce and remedy the negative environmental impact, benefiting the environment and the community.