Validation of the tool on management of environmental conservation strategies to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste.

Abstract

Introduction: Human activities have a strong impact on the degradation of the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to consider that, although it is true that in general, the waste generated is not toxic, its volume is considerable, causing visual pollution and the rapid clogging of landfills. Objective: The present study proposal aims to validate a research instrument in order to obtain the necessary data for the design of an environmental management plan and the search for strategies to classify, reduce, and reuse waste. And to self-evaluate the environmental management system, taking into account those aspects related to environmental regulations. Materials and methods: The instrument was submitted for consideration by expert judgment on the subject in which 3 PhDs and 2 subject specialists intervened and determined the degree of relevance, validity and reliability, applying the Delphi method that allows finding the coefficient of competence in form and content. Results: It is evident that both PhDs and specialists indicate that the instrument is in the excellent category, therefore, it can be affirmed that it is a relevant, valid and reliable instrument to be applied in a pilot test. Conclusion: The instrument presents acceptable validity and reliability to measure the management of environmental conservation strategies in order to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste.