Formulación de un Plan de Manejo para la Reducción de Impactos Ambientales generados en la Industria Panelera. Caso de Estudio “TRAPICHE EL PANELERO S.A.S.” San José de Pare-Boyacá, Colombia.

Abstract

Panela, a food derived from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum), stands out for its uniqueness in terms of its immediate consumption after processing, which makes it a product with a notable distinctive characteristic. In this way, this agro-industrial product presents a high demand integrated into national consumption. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, our country is positioned in second place in the production of panela, with favorable agroecological conditions; evidenced in the high production of the raw material (sugar cane) in the national territory. However, the production of panela generates several negative impacts due to inadequate waste disposal, lack of good production practices, and wastewater discharges, among others. The general objective of the project focuses on the formulation of a Management Plan for the Reduction of Environmental Impacts, generated in the panela industry. Case study "Trapiche El Panelero SAS" San José de Pare-Boyacá, Colombia. Within this order of ideas, the study is developed with a mixed methodology in three phases: Diagnosis of the production process, Environmental Impact Assessment and preparation of the respective Management Plan for the Reduction of Environmental Impacts. It should be noted that by carrying out the analysis in the three components: environmental, economic and social, not only is a decrease in the environmental footprint of the sugar mill being generated but at the same time the economic and social sustainability of the community is being guaranteed. For this reason, a responsible use of natural resources is encouraged. Thus obtaining the Environmental Management Plan, aimed at improving the effectiveness, quality and sustainability of the process, which will ensure an increase in productivity and better competitiveness in the commercial field.