Feasibility study for the implementation of cleaner production concepts in a pizzeria

Environmental degradation threatens the lives of all living beings on the planet. Amidst so many environmental impacts, we can highlight those arising from waste in production processes. These problems directly affect natural resources, causing damage to the environment and the quality of life of people living in cities. Thus, through Cleaner Production (C+P) methodologies, organizations can obtain economic benefits, in addition to minimizing or eliminating waste, preventing pollution and reducing environmental impacts. In this sense, this research was applied exploratory and aimed to present a proposal for the implementation of a C+P program in a pizzeria located in the city of Pelotas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were monitored in relation to raw materials, consumption of water, gas, energy and monitoring of good manufacturing practices in the kitchen, as well as a study of the assembly process of pizzas and snacks was carried out and meetings were held on the subject with employees. With this work, it was concluded that the C+Pconcepts added to a better understanding of the pizzeria's internal environment, opening doors for several internal improvements that included better purchase planning, better production control and cost reduction.